How offensive is the word sankie ???

[paradise07]

Just wondering...to a normal Dominican man ??? All my understanding of this word has been gained from DR1 only....

[Ken]

Like a lot of words, depends on the context and how you say it. I say it from time to time in a joking way when the context is right for it and it gets a laugh.

[Kyle]

me and a sankie named Rafael from Sosua Bay joke about it all the time when i am in town.he thinks it's a game and he loves to play it on canadian whales.

[paradise07]

Originally Posted by Kyle

me and a sankie named Rafael from Sosua Bay joke about it all the time when i am in town.he thinks it's a game and he loves to play it on canadian whales.

A serious anwer would be appreciated.

[paradise07]

Originally Posted by Ken

Like a lot of words, depends on the context and how you say it. I say it from time to time in a joking way when the context is right for it and it gets a laugh.

And are serious....is that really offensive ?

Just trying to understand the impact of th word to regular Dominican men.

[amy2761]

... not really offensive, unless you are one.

Stay well,
Amy

[bellissima_81]

I did call this one guy in at the hotel sosua bay Sankie and lets just say he wasnt happy, OHH well, he was like dont u ever call me that again!!! Most of them think we dont know what it means or to whom it applies but we do!

[mountainfrog]

Some are proud to be called that and would gladly show you the notches on their gun.

Others would be disappointed or angry because they realize that you know the 'charlatanismo' and that their cover blew.

As said situation and context are important.

BTW, why would YOU want to know all that?
Or are you also doing a thesis on the subject?

m'frog

[M.A.R.]

Originally Posted by paradise07

And are serious....is that really offensive ?

Just trying to understand the impact of th word to regular Dominican men.

when I've asked the question they laugh, its probably a compliment, it means they are getting lots and lots of sex with many different women and many times it is with pretty women if not with women that shower them with gifts.
The sankie probably would act offended if he was trying to get it on with you and you let him know that you know the game already.

Being a sankie is The ultimate dream of most men. what can be offensive about that!!!?

[AnnaC]

You wouldn't call just any Dominican man a sankie unless there's a good reason.

A Dominican man that isn't would laugh and the ones that get very upset are