Charlie Slur

Is Charlie a slur?

Charlie is a slur used to describe Vietnamese in a derogatory way.

Originated during the Vietnam War (1960-1974) from the phrase 'Viet Cong,' shortened to V.C., which in the military phonetic alphabet is 'Victor Charles' which gets you to 'Charlie.'

Charlie

The word Charlie is a racial slur that has been used historically to degrade and dehumanize vietnamese. The word is still used by some people for this purpose, and it is seen as offensive and hurtful to vietnamese. If you are unsure about whether or not it is appropriate to use the word Charlie, it is best to err on the side of caution and avoid using it in any situation.

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