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(Serbo-Croatian, n.) - "Švabo" was first a mean word for Danube Swabians—Germans in old Yugoslavia from 1945-1992. Now, it's used to call out people of Balkan descent in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland, especially if they seem well-off. The term started as a dig at the Danube Swabians for being too fancy due to their German connection. Most got kicked out during World War 2 and when Yugoslavia formed. After Yugoslavia broke up in 1992, "Švabo" started including Germans with Balkan roots. It mixes history, hard feelings, and culture clashes. Today, saying "Švabo" usually isn't nice. It often comes from jealousy of Germany's good life compared to the Balkans. This is strong in summer when Balkan-origin folks in Germany go back to their home countries. The word shows tension and inequality feelings, blending history, culture, and money stuff.
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