Racist: noun 1 the belief that there are characteristics, abilities, or
qualities specific to each race. 2 discrimination against or antagonism
towards other races. (OED)


I don't think 'pikey' is a race. At least I don't recall it on the list of
racial/ethnic groups in the last census.

Pikey means 'of the road', turnpike and all that. i.e. traveller.

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