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wetback

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wet·back  (wtbk)
n. Offensive Slang
Used as a disparaging term for a Mexican, especially a laborer who crosses the U.S. border illegally.

[From the fact that the Rio Grande is a common entry point.]

wetback [ˈwɛtˌbæk]
n
(Social Science / Peoples) US informal a Mexican labourer who enters the US illegally
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.wetback - (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Mexican descent
derogation, disparagement, depreciation - a communication that belittles somebody or something
ethnic slur - a slur on someone's race or language
Mexican - a native or inhabitant of Mexico
Translations
wetback [ˈwetbæk] N (US) → inmigrante mf (mejicano)ilegal, espalda mf mojada
wetback [ˈwɛtbæk] n (US)dos m mouillé
wet blanket n (= person) → rabat-joie mf inv
wet dream npollution f nocturne


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