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Hi Nicole, yes in the UK it is also a type of fish, which we eat instead of cod or haddock. Still no nearer to understanding the US definition though 😂
I have a friend that’s American. I asked him what pollack meant. He said it’s a racist term for someone who is Polish
Ah, that makes sense. Thank you for clearing it up 🙂
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Apr 21, 2020 03:55PM
Hi Nicole, yes in the UK it is also a type of fish, which we eat instead of cod or haddock. Still no nearer to understanding the US definition though 😂
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I have a friend that’s American. I asked him what pollack meant. He said it’s a racist term for someone who is Polish
Ah, that makes sense. Thank you for clearing it up 🙂
