Gascons

/ɡæsˈkoʊnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of Gascon; people from Gascony, or people known for boastful exaggeration.

Etymology

Standard English plural of Gascon, referring either to the people from the historical region of Gascony or to people exhibiting the stereotypical boastful behavior associated with that region.

Kelly Says

This word works as both a geographic/ethnic plural and a character-description plural—the same word describes nationality and personality, which shows how strongly stereotypes embed themselves in language!

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