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Muslimoid
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a Muslim, used insultingly, often implying extremism or irrationality
Culturally sensitive
Offensive
Slang
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
singular
not gender specific
Plural form
muslimoids
What is the origin of the term "muslimoid" and how is it used?
"Muslimoid" is a vulgar English slang term that emerged in the late 20th or early 21st century, formed by combining "Muslim" with the suffix "-oid," meaning "like" or "resembling," to create a derogatory effect. It is used to insult Muslims, often implying extremism, irrationality, or dangerous behavior, and appears mainly in online trolling, hate speech, and Islamophobic commentary. The term is explicitly offensive and derogatory, targeting both religious identity and perceived character, and is not neutral or reclaimed.
Examples
The muslimoid argued aggressively about religion.



























