(now, _, Scotland, Ireland, chiefly, _, pejorative) Roman Catholic.
(now, _, Scotland, Ireland, chiefly, _, pejorative) Roman Catholic.
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(Scotland) A Roman Catholic.
(British, especially, Scotland, and, Northern Ireland, derogatory, religious slur) An Irish Catholic.
(Ireland, informal, pejorative) A newcomer in the Church of Ireland; an Irish Anglican by conviction.
(chiefly, Canada, offensive) A Roman Catholic, especially one of Irish origin.
(now, _, Scotland, Ireland, chiefly, _, pejorative) A Roman Catholic.
Papish means: A Roman Catholic.. It is mainly Scottish English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
papish means: A Roman Catholic.. Register: informal, Scottish English. Often not understood outside its region; gloss the word on first use when writing for an international audience. Common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; always check the context before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
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