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Dago

usgb/ˈdeɪɡəʊ/Volume
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Highly Offensives

Used as a slur and seen as extremely disrespectful and racially insensitive.

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Referring to someone as a 'dago' can be deeply hurtful and offensive.
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Cultural Insult

Targets the ethnicity of individuals, associating them negatively with Italian or Iberian heritage.

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Calling an Italian immigrant a 'dago' is criticizing their cultural background.
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Outdated Use

Though historical, its usage today is unacceptable and can cause social backlash.

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He used the term 'dago' ignorantly, not knowing its outdated and racist implications.
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