That is why DY’s comment is immaterial. In cases such as “retard growth “or flame retardent” there is no offensive intent so it is not offensive.
Nor is there any intent to offend in the way I have used it (and I assume the same with popa). So you’ve proven our point.
you can but it is considered offensive.
Offensive to whom?
Polite society has deemed the word not-refined/insensitive.
Polite society defined how, as people who don’t use the r word?
Why when learning Kesubas can I say “Me’anes” but not the English equivalant.
That is different. It is a tzniyus sensitivity which some have, but nobody thinks you’re insulting anyone.