х-слово

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Russian

Etymology

х (x) +‎ сло́во (slóvo), literally meaning "x-word". Compare n-word, which hides a racist slur.

Pronunciation

Noun

х-сло́во (x-slóvon inan (genitive х-сло́ва, nominative plural х-сло́ва, genitive plural х-слов)

  1. (Ukraine, euphemistic, slang) the word "хохо́л (xoxól)" (an offensive slur against Ukrainian people).
  2. (euphemistic, slang, derogatory, offensive) a Ukrainian person.

Usage notes

This term is used to avoid using the original slur, out of respect for Ukrainian people. However, some Russian nationalists also use it to attack Ukrainian Internet users.

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Synonyms

Ukrainian

Etymology

х (x) +‎ сло́во (slóvo), literally meaning "x-word". Compare n-word, which hides a racist slur.

Pronunciation

Noun

х-сло́во (x-slóvon inan (genitive х-сло́ва, nominative plural х-сло́ва, genitive plural х-слов)

  1. (euphemistic, slang) the word "хохо́л (xoxól)" (a slur against Ukrainian people).

Usage notes

This term is used to avoid using the original slur, out of respect for Ukrainian people.

Declension

Synonyms