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Political correctness" (adjectivally "politically correct"; commonly abbreviated to P.C.) is a term used to describe language, [1] [2] [3] policies, [4] or measures that are intended to avoid offense or disadvantage to members of particular groups in society.
Pennsyltucky is interchangeable with the slang term The "T", because of the shape of Pennsylvania when excluding the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Metro areas."The T" is used primarily in a political context (e.g., "Winning the T"), and is considered a more politically correct term than "Pennsyltucky" when referring to potential voters without so openly insulting them.
"The Patsies" – New England Patriots, NFL; play on nickname "Pats" (above) and the term patsy, "a person who is easily manipulated or victimized" [54] "The Potomac Drainage Basin Indigenous Persons" – Washington Redskins , NFL; translation of team name into politically correct terms , [ 39 ] popularized by NFL columnist and Washington, D.C ...
By Debra Auerbach. Order a sandwich at Subway, and you'll be assisted by one of their "sandwich artists."When perusing the Apple store for a computer or iPad, be sure to ask a "specialist" or ...
Overall, 39% say the word reflects what has become the GOP political definition, "to be overly politically correct and police others' words." 56% of Republicans agreed with this view.
Additionally, nearly half (48%) of survey respondents ages 50-64 defined “woke” as “being overly politically correct,” while only 33% of respondents ages 18-34 said the same.
poison pill a provision in an act or bill which defeats or undermines its initial purpose or makes it politically unacceptable. pork barrel legislation or patronage: acts of government that blatantly favor powerful special interest groups. rider that attaches something new or unrelated to an existing bill.
One of the first-term Trump jokes that I think really worked was John Mulaney’s “horse in a hospital” joke. If you missed it, here’s the premise: If you missed it, here’s the premise: