Many words that we used to innocently use in the past have changed their meaning in popular culture and are no longer PC. eg.
Gay = happy
Queer = unwell
Sad = unhappy
ginger = red hair
Minx = mischievous
etc etc
I'm sure we can all add to the list.
So, should we use words like these in their original context ?
I still say "I feel a bit queer" if I am unwell - my father always said that and I picked it up from him.
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