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I was replying to repairisntcheap, language please


Just FYI, assuming you aren’t Australian: That particular word is far less offensive than in other English speaking countries.


So much so in fact, that it is often used endearingly among friends or when praising someone's skill at something.

Source: am Australian, live in the US, had to stop saying it except when on discord with friends back home.


Good to know. As a non-native English speaker, I was very surprised to see that word on HN. Thanks for my first Australian English class!




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