Is the term "sugar in his tank" offensive?

[SilverWolf]

Sugar in the Tank

Queer, faggot, fairy, homosexual, pussy boy, sweet boy, candy man, sugar britches, a friend of Pete's, asshole lover, gay, cocksucker, vine dangler, etc.

 

[mbamike]

what does it mean?

It means the guy is queer as in gay.

 

[jackoroe]

It's a colloquialism used mostly in the African American community. I'm not quite sure of the origin, but it means your gay. I haven't heard it in years. Not really offensive, though.

 

[KTheLibra]

It's a term used by dumbass white trash hillbillies. I hear it all the time here, naturally.

 

[bankside]

Never heard it before today.

 

[Esquire0399]

I haven't heard this term specifically but I have heard some like it. I agree with reone. While the meaning isn't necessarily negative, the intention behind the comment almost always is. I wouldn't appreciate being described this way.

 

[LilBit]

BD, pretty much anything you say is offensive.

 

[shea]

It's a colloquialism used mostly in the African American community. I'm not quite sure of the origin, but it means your gay. I haven't heard it in years. Not really offensive, though.

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As | remember the saying, it was sugar in the gas tank. That was a
very nasty thing to do to someones car. shea

 

[FPNY]

they used to say he's light in the loafers too, where that came from i dunno....

 

[DigitalFudge]

Sugar in his tank
Swish in his step
Zesty
Light in the loafers
Broke in the wrist


All equally delightful

 

[Rex]

I'm sure some people would find it offensive I guess.

 

[thisisinteresting]

Well it kinda hints that your engines don't work right because you're gay.

 

[Críostóir]

Well it kinda hints that your engines don't work right because you're gay.

Can't believe it took 22 comments for someone to point this out.

Putting sugar in someone's gas tank destroys the engine, right? So "sugar in his tank" means you're not working correctly.

So yeah, I'd say it's offensive.

 

[jerjerboi]

like...

"that little brotha gots sugar in his tank"

yes...it is...and I don't offend that easy. It's an old redneck way of calling a man a fag.

 

[thisisinteresting]

At least it's kinda cute and creative when compared to the usual way of calling a man homosexual. Heh.

 

[MindBlast]

Can't believe it took 22 comments for someone to point this out.

Putting sugar in someone's gas tank destroys the engine, right? So "sugar in his tank" means you're not working correctly.

So yeah, I'd say it's offensive.

I thought it was referring to a nice butt. First time I've heard that term. But I think most people if they heard that term in public would think the commenter was talking about the guy's butt.

I've never, EVER heard anyone talk like that around here, but then again Canada has a totally different set of slang.

 

[ixthrock]

I've nothing but the deepest scorn for those who are so easily offended.