Why is "Paki" an insult?

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jamotide — 9 years ago(May 12, 2016 03:08 PM)

Pakistan literally means Pak-land, or land of the pak. estan means land in farsi.It's the same with Afghans, Kasachs and all the other -estans.No one would say she is "Afghanistani".

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joelgibbo7 — 9 years ago(May 26, 2016 03:17 PM)

It's not the word it's the intention and history behind the use of the word. Although it's strange you ask this in relation to a film centred around British, Indian Sikh culture. Do yourself a favour, look up the word ignorant in a dictionary.

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maxihadda-73173 — 9 years ago(May 27, 2016 03:39 AM)

Cos the word Paki was used as insult in the film, that's why.

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jamotide — 9 years ago(June 22, 2016 03:58 AM)

Cos the word Paki was used as insult in the film, that's why.
lmao, maybe the guy should look up the word ignorant in a dictionary.

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mulanhana — 9 years ago(August 02, 2016 03:20 PM)

Are you being racilist about Asian mens hana!?