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Looking for Alibrandi I was reminded of a slur I've heard discussed slightly, but don't actually know much more than wikipedia does about: wog. The term in the book referred to Australians of an Italian background, though I think it can be used a bit more broadly. It's derogatory when used by an outsider, though acceptable, as are other such names, when used by a member of the group it describes.
I believe the American version of the word in question is wop.
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