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"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

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