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Wait, is “spooky” a slur?
TL;DR: The word spooky was used as a slur during and after World War II against Black people. However, using the word with the eerie/scary connotation that we use today predated its derogatory usage.
Fatima Jalloh
Nov 1, 2024
3 min read
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