Bohunks

/ˈboʊhʌŋks/ noun

Definition

Plural of bohunk; an offensive term referring to multiple Central European immigrants.

Etymology

Plural form of bohunk, created through standard English pluralization of the slur.

Kelly Says

Historical records show how bohunk appeared in newspapers, literature, and even legal documents—a reminder that slurs were once so normalized they appeared in 'polite' society writing.

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