▲ 20 ▼ Is the m-word a slur for people with dwarfism? If so, what are more appropriate terms to use other than dwarf? (lemmy.world) submitted 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) by SourDragon@lemmy.world to c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world 27 comments fedilink hide all child comments Edit: thank you for your comments, folks. I have my answers and appreciate you all's help. I'm writing a story with a character with dwarfism, but fantasy-style dwarves already exist in this world so I'd like another word for her. I may change it though because idk much about dwarfism and don't wanna risk her falling into any disrespectful stereotypes I'm not aware of.
[–] SourDragon@lemmy.world [S] 9 points 4 days ago (1 child) does this character need a label? Not really, no Could you create your own word I like that idea. Maybe a portmanteau of "little person". Litson? Pertle? I'll figure something out… permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] actionjbone@sh.itjust.works 13 points 4 days ago (1 child) Poytle It's like "Pertle" with a Brooklyn accent. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SourDragon@lemmy.world [S] 7 points 4 days ago I like that. Poytle. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] actionjbone@sh.itjust.works 13 points 4 days ago (1 child) Poytle It's like "Pertle" with a Brooklyn accent. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SourDragon@lemmy.world [S] 7 points 4 days ago I like that. Poytle. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SourDragon@lemmy.world [S] 7 points 4 days ago I like that. Poytle. permalink fedilink source parent