The last two, along with the term Lapp, are now often considered derogatory.
Depending on the context, the term may be considered derogatory and offensive internationally.
At one time the word may have been used as a term of affection, but it is now considered derogatory.
They may also be known as Japinos, although this term is considered derogatory by many.
Depending on the country, Yankee may be considered mildly derogatory.
In its early usage, the term was not considered offensive or derogatory.
But this term is now considered derogatory when used to describe Dalits.
For a long time, the word "cripple" was considered derogatory, and it still is by many disabled people.
The term is thus considered derogatory because it portrays people from Croydon as being lower class.
The term is still considered derogatory when used in its Cold War context.