Hohol Slur

Is Hohol a slur?

Hohol is a slur used to describe Ukranians in a derogatory way.

Derived from the typical rural Ukranian haircut of the 19th century: a shaved head with a "hohol"- a single strand of hair hanging to the side. Used by Russians. Used to mean "ignorant Ukranian"

Hohol

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

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