when your accent becomes a figure of speech
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Re: when your accent becomes a figure of speech
My post #144 there is relevant to the argument, if you want to check it out. I grew up in Australia, and don't use the word myself, because I think it is insulting more often than not. As with other names for foreigners (also mentioned in the thread), much depends on the way it's said - the sentiment behind it. Referring to someone as a Pommie B-WORD is a certain insult: otherwise, maybe not.