Jan 18, 2024 · Many Indian and Hindu Nationalist accounts have recently attempted to baselessly claim that “Pajeet” is actually a slur aimed at Sikhs or Punjabis. Others have hypothesized that it may be a play on the Punjabi word for brother, “paaji,” coupled with …

May 8, 2024 · Some examples include calling South Asians “pakis” a derogatory term originating in the United Kingdom targeting Pakistanis who immigrated into the country. “Pajeet” is also used, referring to a derogatory made-up Indian name originating on 4chan in 2015, along with several other similar, though sometimes lesser known, racist terms.

Apr 3, 2025 · Pajeet is a fake Indian name and slang term often used in a derogatory manner to refer to Indian, typically Hindu or Sikh, men on the internet. The phrase originates from discussions in 2015 on 4chan's /int/ board.

Dec 17, 2023 · We're used to racial prejudice enough on the metaphorical "front lines," and we're not bothered by it. But it isn't Sikhs using Paji or whatever self-centered answer. You think the others know enough about Indian culture to know what "Paji" means? It's a purposefully fake Indian-sounding name. That explanation is something a Pajeet would come ...

Jun 1, 2023 · With growing internet technology, the hate against Hindus has increased multi-fold online. Memes mocking Hindu gods and goddesses, traditions, customs and beliefs have flooded the social media platforms. Pajeet is an extremely derogatory term often used interchangeably for Indians and Hindus.

Mar 13, 2024 · The derogatory term “Pajeet” has emerged as a focal point of this hate speech, originating from a 2015 meme on 4chan and gaining traction over the years. Our analysis has revealed the alarming surge of hate speech across platforms like Twitter, Telegram, and Facebook, often coupled with derogatory language and imagery.

Sep 24, 2024 · The ‘Pajeet’ is also described as violently misogynistic, fixated on cows, and a threat to white women. References to curry, the IT industry, illegal migration, and visa fraud are often thrown in for good measure.

The term “Pajeet” has been prominently used to describe Hindus in a derogatory manner and in reference to violent, murderous fantasies about Indians. The usage of this term has spiked with key events, such as the appointment of Parag Agarwal as the new CEO of Twitter.

Feb 10, 2024 · Explore the rise of 'Pajeet' slur and its impact on Indian representation, highlighting the dangers of online racism.

Jan 29, 2025 · Pajeet is a racial slur used against people of South Asian descent, particularly those from India and Pakistan. The term is thought to have originated in the early 2000s on the online message board 4chan, and it has since been adopted by other online communities, including Reddit and Twitter.