It’s all context. You can tell from the context (an article about landlords) it’s an insult that conveys disgust for the subjects of the article
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Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 1 year agoIsn’t that just a generic term for Australians? Like not even an insult? I think there’s gotta be something much worse to call them. “Landlords” might do, it’s basically synonymous with scum of the earth.
psud@aussie.zone 1 year ago
NaevaTheRat@vegantheoryclub.org 1 year ago
don’t form opinions based on reddit comments.
Taleya@aussie.zone 1 year ago
The full stop was unspoken, but present to all aussies.
ada@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 year ago
Nope. Cunt as a singular can be a term of affection. Cunt as a plural is only a positive when used with some adjectives like “crazy” or “mad”. Used without an adjective like that, it’s a harsh put down.
Obi@sopuli.xyz 1 year ago
The differences are subtle but unmistakable.
DeltaTangoLima@reddrefuge.com 1 year ago
It depends how hard you go on the ‘c’ at the start, IMO
Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 1 year ago
Thank you, that’s helpful. It’s important to learn these cultural nuances of other countries so one doesn’t accidentally offend.
Mango@lemmy.world 1 year ago
nods