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minus-squarenickwitha_k (he/him)linkfedilink11•7 months agoNah. It can be used derisively but isn’t in and of itself offensive. You’re ok. Good on you for asking though.
minus-squaresynae[he/him]linkfedilinkEnglish4•edit-27 months agoConfederate-wannabes can try to use it as an insult but that doesn’t really work. I take it as a point of pride over them.
minus-squarenickwitha_k (he/him)linkfedilink1•7 months agoThe most likely etymological origins also make it hard to be insulting. “Little Jan” or “Jan Kaas/Cheese” is just a bit silly and endearing.
Nah. It can be used derisively but isn’t in and of itself offensive. You’re ok. Good on you for asking though.
Confederate-wannabes can try to use it as an insult but that doesn’t really work. I take it as a point of pride over them.
The most likely etymological origins also make it hard to be insulting. “Little Jan” or “Jan Kaas/Cheese” is just a bit silly and endearing.