wet·back (w t b k )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
| Noun | 1. | wetback - (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Mexican descent ethnic slur - a slur on someone's race or language Mexican - a native or inhabitant of Mexico |
Translations
wetback [ˈwɛtbæk] n (US) → dos m mouillé
wet blanket n (= person) → rabat-joie mf inv
wet dream n → pollution f nocturne
wet blanket n (= person) → rabat-joie mf inv
wet dream n → pollution f nocturne
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