Quote Originally Posted by kid
...and I am not a Muslim btw, not that it makes this remark from this prudish imbecile any less infuriating...
I wouldn't fret over that too much. While it does mean Muslim, it's often used ironically to denote any foreigner. This word is very archaic and thus has a funny ring to it, and Russians like using funny sounding words.

Some people use it jokingly, and even if they are somewhat serious, it's just mildly offensive. There are much more offensive words in Russian, I assure you.

PS. My Grandma used to call me and my brother like that, when we were naughty. I have no idea why.


Quote Originally Posted by BappaBa
По крайней мере, я знаю кто мой отец.
Sorry, it's pathetic.
Quote Originally Posted by Оля
Поскреби себя, и найдешь татарина.
Cool! But probably you're right. It's too clever for the random bickering.