What does Moolie mean?

moolie (plural moolies) (US, slang, used by Italian-Americans, ethnic slur, derogatory) A black person.
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Where does the term Moulie come from?

Moolie is a slang version of “mulignan”, which is itself a permutation of the Italian word, “melanzane”, the word for eggplant. Calling black people “moolies” behind their backs was comparing their skin to that of an eggplant.
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What is a Mooliyan?

Noun. moolinyan (plural moolinyans) (US, ethnic slur) Alternative form of moolie (“black person”)
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What is a Finook?

Noun. finook (plural finooks) (slang, derogatory) Homosexual.
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Is goombah a slur?

When used by non-Italians to refer to Italians or Italian-Americans, however, "goombah" is often derogatory in nature or deployed as an ethnic slur, implying a stereotypical Italian-American male, thug, or mafioso. Also used as a term of endearment among men (who are friends) in Italian culture.
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Is Paisano a slur?

Short for paisano ("countryman"), this is actually a widespread slur, but has a distinct definition in our prison system, referring to inmates born in Mexico to differentiate them from the Mexican cons born in the United States ("raza").
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How do you say eggplant in Italian slang?

there is only one Italian word for eggplant: melanzana [IPA: /me.lanˈt͡sa.na/ – with an accent on the third sillable]. It is a feminine singular noun, and its plural form is melanzane. A: “Ehi nonna, che c'è per cena?” B: “Oggi ho fatto le melanzane ripiene al forno.”
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What language is mooli?

Etymology. Borrowed from Hindi मूली (mūlī, “[Indian] radish”) (feminine of मूल (mūl)), from Sauraseni Prakrit ??? (mūla), from Sanskrit मूल (mūla).
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What do u call mooli in English?

noun. a type of large white radish.
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What is mooli used for?

Mooli (Radish) leaves are rich in vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, phosphorus, iron and calcium. They helps in bone building as it is a good source of calcium. Mooli might help in weight loss as it is low in calories, helps improve digestion and enhances body metabolism due to the presence of fibers.
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What does Mushad in Italian mean?

Many Italians use the word "mushad" (which is considered Italian Slang in some dialects) as "sad, nostalgic, sentimental, sad or mushy"
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What does calling someone an eggplant mean?

eggplant: (US, slang, derogatory, offensive) A black person (used mainly by Italian-Americans).
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Why do Italians say Paisan?

Noun. (Alternate spelling of paesano, from Neapolitan language "paisano," often shortened to "paisan" or "paesan") among Italian Americans and Americans of Italian descent, a fellow Italian or Italian-American; a fellow ethnic Italian. A native, especially a native of California of mixed Spanish and Indian ancestry.
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What does paisa mean in Mexican?

Noun. paisa m (plural paisas) (Latin America, slang) person from a rural or rustic area.
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What does paisa mean in Italian?

a comrade; pal. Also Italian paiˈsan. Word origin. Sp < Fr paysan < OFr païsent: see peasant.
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What does Paisano mean in Italian?

Definition of paesano

noun, plural pae·sa·ni [pahy-zon-ee], pae·san·os [pahy-zon-ohz]. a person who shares one's place of origin; a compatriot, especially among Italians or people of Italian descent. a person associated with the Italian mafia; mafioso.
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What is a Mama Luke?

or Mamaluke (ˈmæməˌluːk ) or Mamluk (ˈmæmluːk ) noun. a member of a military class, originally of enslaved Turks, ruling in Egypt from about 1250 to 1517 and remaining powerful until crushed in 1811.
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What does the term D girl mean?

A development girl or D-girl is a derogatory Hollywood nickname for non-influential, entry-level staff members in a film production company. Responsibilities include finding and identifying story ideas worthy of adaptation into a script and writing script coverage for scripts submitted to the production company.
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Is Finocchio a swear word?

pansy [noun] (slang) an offensive word for an effeminate man.
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What does chooch mean in Italian?

Yes, Chooch means “a person without common sense” in Italian slang, from the word ciuccio, from which “chooch” is derived. Literally ciuccio is Italian for a pacifier for children.
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What does moosha Moosh mean in Italian?

“Moosha moosh” describes when you just don't feel great. You are still willing to eat, but then you'll want to lie down. We say “Madone” which is the Italian swearword I know best.
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What does Mischina mean in Italian?

mischinu (feminine singular mischina, masculine and feminine plural mischini) wretched, pitiful, unfortunate.
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