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by switch007 2502 days ago
Just FYI, assuming you aren’t Australian: That particular word is far less offensive than in other English speaking countries.
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So much so in fact, that it is often used endearingly among friends or when praising someone's skill at something.

Source: am Australian, live in the US, had to stop saying it except when on discord with friends back home.

Good to know. As a non-native English speaker, I was very surprised to see that word on HN. Thanks for my first Australian English class!