It isn't sexist every time it’s used and shouldn’t be censored – but when it implies that you’re lacking, doesn’t it have an effect?
There are many offensive words you can use for a female but they are often confined to, ahem, “bitchy” conversations or private emails among football executives. The word “girl” is different.
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