do you think that this word is racist . . .

WOP???</p>

i always here it being used by Peter Kay. it sounds like it should be racist, but i dont think it is.</p>

 

Nope nt

 

Used to be attached to mediteranean origin men, ofetn Italian, during 2nd world war..... so I would say yes

 

thought that was WOG

 

thats exactly what i thought.

 

from wikipedia

Wog
(UK) A dark-skinned South Asian, Middle-Eastern, or native of India. The origin of the term is disputed, but it is often thought to be an acronym for "Wily Oriental Gentleman" (less likely "Worthy Oriental Gentleman" or "Western Oriental Gentleman"), though some etymologists reject such explanations.
(AUS) A Middle Easterner or Mediterranean-European (especially Greek or Italian) person (sometimes any foreigner). The term, still offensive, has been appropriated by second-generation Mediterranean Australians and is used humorously or with pride, as in "wog culture" and the successful comedy show Wogs Out of Work. Some Australians refer to soccer as "wogball".


Wop
(North America) A racial term for anyone of Italian descent. Contrary to popular belief, it is not an acronym for "With Out Papers", but was derived from an Italian word "guappo", meaning thug.

 

or

http://www.bartleby.com/61/81/W0218100.html

 

Super to the rescue again nt

 

actually, that would explain why peter kay uses it . . .

he calls that Italian 'from barnsley' ice cream bloke a wop in &quot;that peter kay thing&quot; </p>

 

At best it's offensive

Ranks with Paki, Kraut, Frog, Spic amongst others.

 

yep