Pikey
Meaning: British offensive slang for Travellers or someone cheap/dirty.
'Pikey' is British slang originally for Travellers (Romani, Irish Travellers). Now also used to mean cheap, dirty, or low-class. Considered highly offensive—an ethnic slur. Should be avoided.
Examples
- That's proper pikey.' (offensive) 那太pikey了——冒犯性用语Eso es muy pikey — ofensivoあれは完全にピキーだ——攻撃的완전 피키스럽다.—공격적
- Don't be a pikey.' (offensive) 别那么抠门——冒犯性用语No seas tacaño — ofensivoケチくさいことするな——攻撃的그렇게 째째하게 굴지 마.—공격적
- Pikey camp' (offensive) pikey营地——冒犯性用语Campamento pikey — ofensivoピキーのキャンプ——攻撃的피키 캠프—공격적
Pronunciation
/ˈpaɪki/
Usage Guide
Context: offensive slur
Tone: derogatory, racist
✓ Do Say
- Nothing—word is offensive什么都不要说——这个词具有冒犯性Nada, la palabra es ofensiva何も言わない——この言葉は攻撃的사용하지 말 것—공격적인 단어
✗ Don't Say
- Ethnic slur—avoid entirely种族歧视用语——完全避免使用Insulto étnico, debe evitarse por completo民族的な蔑称——完全に避けること민족 비하 표현—완전히 사용을 피할 것
Common Mistakes
- This is an ethnic slur, not casual insult
Origin & History
From 'turnpike' (toll roads Travellers used) or possibly a Traveller surname. Originally applied to Irish and Romani Travellers. Now an offensive slur. The word appears in Snatch but is ethnic discrimination.
Etymology: Possibly from turnpike or surname
First recorded: 19th century
Cultural Context
Era: 19th century onwards
Generation: All ages
Social background: All
Pop culture: Snatch (film)
Regional notes: British. Offensive ethnic slur.
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