Okay, so, today I wanted to look into this word I saw online – “tutsoon.” I kept seeing it pop up here and there, and I got curious about what it actually meant. It sounded Italian to me, so I figured I would do some digging.
First, I went straight to a few online dictionaries to see if they had it. I found it in a couple of them, like Wiktionary and Urban Dictionary. Turns out, “tutsoon” is a slang word. And not a nice one. It’s actually an offensive term used to refer to Black people. I was a bit shocked, to be honest. I had no idea.
- Checked online dictionaries like Wiktionary and Urban Dictionary.
- Discovered “tutsoon” is a racial slur against Black people.
Then, I started looking into where this word came from. From what I could gather, it seems like it started in Chicago, used mostly by Italians. There were some example sentences online, like “That tutsoon family moving in down the street is going to bring down the value of the neighborhood.” Pretty awful stuff. I read that it might be related to another Italian word, “cumpa,” which means “close friend,” but I’m not too sure about that connection.
- Investigated the origins of the word.
- Found it likely originated in Chicago, used by some Italians.
- Read some pretty offensive example sentences online.
- Possible relation to the word “cumpa”, but not very sure.
I also came across some discussions about how “tutsoon” is still used today to put down Black people. It’s a hateful word. No doubt about it. There was even a rhyme, something like “Eenie, meenie, minie, moe, catch a tutsoon by the toe,” which just made me feel sick.
- Learned that “tutsoon” is still used in a derogatory way.
- Came across a disturbing rhyme using the word.
Realizations and reflections
After all this, I felt pretty disgusted. It’s crazy how a word can carry so much hate. I couldn’t find any other meanings besides this one. “Tutsoon” is just a slur. Plain and simple. I found some other Italian slang in my searches, like “Madone” and “OOGATZ,” but they weren’t offensive like “tutsoon.”
This whole experience really opened my eyes to how much hate is still out there, hidden in everyday language. I’m glad I looked into it, though. Now I know better, and I can call it out if I ever hear it. We have to do better than this. Everyone should understand that words like this are harmful and unacceptable. No one should be targeted because of their race. It’s just wrong. We all have a responsibility to learn and do better.
- Reflected on the impact of hateful words.
- Felt a responsibility to speak out against such language.
- Realized that it’s important to stay informed and educate others.
- I also found other Italian slangs like “OOGATZ” and “Madone” and researched their meanings.
That’s all for today’s post. Thanks for reading. I guess I just wanted to share this because it felt important. It’s a heavy topic, but we can’t just ignore it. Anyway, I hope you all have a good day, and stay safe out there.
