• scarabic@lemmy.world
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    7 months ago

    I guess I can see some ways that “lady” or “ladies” could sound sleazy but I’m surprised if this is someone’s first or only association. “Lady” is literally a landed title, the equivalent of “Lord,” and the highly dignified counterpart to “gentleman.”

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      7 months ago

      No no, definitely not what I meant! In some circumstances, it can be sleazy (like “hey ladies”).