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I found it on some post about a guy that another guy didn’t like on Reddit bc he spoke Russian. My friend doesn’t know what a qwar is, nor do I, nor does OP. Is it a typo?

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[–] [email protected] 20 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Perhaps 🤔

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

All it says is “qwar means qwar”

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

There's several entries for definitions. One is "scandalous asshole". I've never come across this term. And I'm getting the impression that someone who would use the term qwar is in fact themselves a qwar.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

It also says "pecker smoocher". And because "qwar" sounds awfully close to "queer", my assumption would be it's a homophobic slur and I will avoid using it / judge anyone who does use it harshly.

I will take someone responding with "qwar means qwar" as they know it's a homophobic slur and they're trying to be hateful while dodging the social repercussions of being a bigot.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Suspect you might be looking for meaning where there is none. Looks like standard "let's make an in-joke" stuff to me

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

Sure, until I read it's a synonym for "pecker smoocher". Difficult for me to explain that one away.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Weird that speaking Russian makes you gay, according to this guy in the photo

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago
[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

It could be a stroke keyboard typo for "twat" (assuming they missing hitting the initial T)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

It is likely this. Thanks!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Nope, it's not that. I made the original post. I would know.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago
[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

It means removed but lemmy will remove the word removed, at least in certain subs

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

can you space it l i k e t h i s ?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

One two three four I declare a qwar - let's whoop his ass queer brothers, sisters and other siblings!