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Hotentot

Part of speech: Noun

Sense 1: A member of the Khoikhoi indigenous people of southern Africa.

Example sentence: The Hotentots have a rich cultural heritage that dates back centuries.

Sense 2: Offensive term used historically to refer to the Khoikhoi people.

Example sentence: The use of the term "Hotentot" to describe the Khoikhoi is derogatory and should be avoided.

Part of speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Describing something that is related to the Khoikhoi people.

Example sentence: The Hotentot language is known for its unique phonetic characteristics.

Sense 2: Offensive term used historically to describe something in a derogatory manner.

Example sentence: The usage of the term "Hotentot" to describe someone's physical appearance is highly disrespectful.

Part of speech: Noun

Sense 1: A large blue butterfly species found in southern Africa.

Example sentence: The Hotentot butterfly is known for its striking coloration.

Sense 2: A slang term used to describe a person who is sexually promiscuous.

Example sentence: She has a reputation for being a hotentot, but people shouldn't judge her based on rumors.

Part of speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Describing something that is extremely hot.

Example sentence: Be careful, the soup is hotentot!

Sense 2: Slang term used to describe something that is trendy or popular.

Example sentence: That new restaurant in town is hotentot; everyone is talking about it!

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