"gyp" is a racial slur
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Description
The word "gyp" means "to cheat or swindle". It's a shortened version of "gypsy" a slur for Roma people who are commonly maligned as cheaters and swindlers.
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The issue provides terminology references but names no files, tests, or entry points. First review the 43-comment discussion and repository naming conventions to determine whether a rename is agreed. Completion cannot be defined until the project decides the scope and replacement terminology.
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Assessment
- Domain
- build-system
- Issue type
- Refactor
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 18/100