Ethnic slurs Ethnic slurs Banana is a mildly pejorative term used to describe people who are "white" (Western) on the inside and "yellow" (of east Asia) on the outside. It is particularly used to describe women who have become highly assimilated into Western culture and/or married Caucasians. It is usually used to refer to people of east Asian origin living in Western countries (e.g. Asian Americans ). ...more on Wikipedia about "Banana (person)"
Bergie is a derogatory term used for a subsection of homeless Coloured people in Cape Town, South Africa. The word originates from the Afrikaans berg meaning "mountain" - the term originally referred to the homeless people who sheltered in the forests of the slopes of Table Mountain. Nowadays, however they are more commonly found in the city (particularly the Company Gardens and the harbour) where shelter and food are more readily available. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bergie"
The word Chigger (also pronounced chigga) is a derogatory slang term for an Asian person who behaves in ways similar to a stereotypical urban African American. The term is a portmanteau of Chinese or chink and nigger, derived from the older slang term wigger ( white + nigger), which means a Caucasian person who acts like an urban African American. It may also be a pun on the pest insect, the chigger. ...more on Wikipedia about "Chigger (slang)"
Ching Chong is an ethnic slur directed at people of Chinese nationality or ancestry. It is most frequently encountered in the United States and Australia. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ching Chong"
To some, Coonass is a controversial epithet used for the Cajun people of Louisiana. ...more on Wikipedia about "Coonass"
:For other meanings, see Egg. For an intellectual nerd or geek, see egghead. ...more on Wikipedia about "Egg (person)"
Engrish is a pejorative slang term which refers to poor-quality attempts by Japanese writers to create English words and phrases, whether in mistranslation of an original Japanese language text, or in an attempt to create an original text in the English language. The Japanese-specific terms Japlish and Janglish also exist, although they are much less common and typically considered more derogatory. It is also commonly used with reference to any East Asian language, not necessarily Japanese. ...more on Wikipedia about "Engrish"
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Derived from Greek word meaning “ Term of disparagement”, ethnophaulism means more specifially: Creating negative cognitive images of a different group. Creating negative worth. Creating negative caricatures (jokes having to do with someones features). Using derogatory or disparaging words. Using derogatory or disparaging traits. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ethnophaulism"
The Golliwogg (later golliwog) is a ragdoll-like, children's literary character created by Florence Kate Upton in the late 19th century. The Golliwogg was inspired by a blackface minstrel doll Upton had as a child in America. Historically very popular in Europe, the doll has become the subject of a great deal of controversy— particularly with ever-increasing ethnic diversity of the resident European population— over whether it should be preserved and passed on as a cherished cultural artifact and childhood tradition, or retired as a relic of an earlier time when anti- black racism was as casual as it was blatant. ...more on Wikipedia about "Golliwogg"
Goy ( Hebrew גוי) is a Hebrew word which means " nation" or " people". It is generally (though not exclusively) used to refer to non-Jews. ...more on Wikipedia about "Goy"
Grease monkey is a slang term used to describe an automobile mechanic. It has a secondary, derogatory meaning, describing a person who is Italian-American or Latino. ...more on Wikipedia about "Grease monkey"
Gringo (feminine, gringa) is a possibly derogatory term in the Spanish and Portuguese languages used to refer mainly, white US-citizens. Gringo has various related meanings, and it is often misunderstood by English-speakers. ...more on Wikipedia about "Gringo"
Guinea can be used as an ethnic slur for someone of Italian descent (Derives from "Guinea Negro", which came from the popular belief that Italians were part African because of their darker skin, and/or former Moorish domination of parts of Italy). As a word, it is considered as offensive to Italian Americans as Nigger is to African Americans. Is used in conjunction with other deragatory terms such as Dago, Wop, Greaseball, and Goombah. ...more on Wikipedia about "Guinea (ethnic slur)"
Gweilo (鬼佬; Jyutping: gwai2 lou2; Cantonese IPA: ; Pinyin: guĭlăo; sometimes also spelt Gwailo) is a derogatory Cantonese term for Caucasian people (generally men). It literally means " ghost man" or "ghost chap" and arose to describe the pale complexion, the sometimes "red hair and green/blue eyes" (紅鬚綠眼) of Caucasians. When the term is translated into English, it is often translated as foreign devil. It is used so commonly by Cantonese speakers to refer to white people and westerners in general that its use is not always derogatory. ...more on Wikipedia about "Gweilo" My shortopedia and me.
Hajji ( , pilgrim) is an honorific title given to a Muslim person who has successfully completed the Hajj, and is often used to refer to an elder. The title is placed before a person's name. In some areas, the title has been handed down the generations, and has become a family name. ...more on Wikipedia about "Hajji"
Irish confetti is a racial slur used to refer to when a brick is thrown at a fight. ...more on Wikipedia about "Irish confetti"
Jewish American Princess or JAP (not to be confused with the ethnic slur directed towards people of Japanese nationality) is an American ethnic and sexist slur used to refer to Jewish women with a privileged background. ...more on Wikipedia about "Jewish-American princess"
Jook-sing ( Cantonese for 竹升 Jyutping: zuk1 sing1), is a term used to describe an East Asian person who has grown up in a Western environment. ...more on Wikipedia about "Jook-sing"
The term kaffir or kafir, which once was a blanket term for natives of southern Africa, is now used almost exclusively as an ethnic or racial slur. ...more on Wikipedia about "Kaffir (ethnic slur)"
Kanake is a derogatory word used in Germany against immigrants and foreigners. Originally used against Italian, Greek, and Spanish immigrants, it is now most commonly used against immigrants of Turkish or Arab descent. ...more on Wikipedia about "Kanake"
Katsap ( ), used by Ukrainians as a derogatory term for Russians. ...more on Wikipedia about "Katsap" Don't hesitate to contact stuff on www.shortopedia.com shortopedia
Khokhol ( Russian: хохол—khokhol, khakhol), a Russian name for an element of the haircut: a long lock of hair left on top or on the front of the otherwise cleanly shaven or shortly cut man's hair. Also used by Russians as a derogatory name for Ukrainians, as it was a common haircut of Ukrainian Cossacks, historically often foes of Russian tsars. ...more on Wikipedia about "Khokhol"
Kike or Kyke is an ethnic slur used chiefly in the United States to refer to a Jew. The term is regarded as universally offensive hate speech when used by non-Jews. ...more on Wikipedia about "Kike"
The German word Kraut is a generic term that is often used in compound nouns for cabbage, cabbage products and many herbs: ...more on Wikipedia about "Kraut"
Leb is a colloquialism used mostly in Australia. It refers to Lebanese Australians or, more generally, to anybody from the Middle East or of Arabic origin. Like most racial monikers its use can range from the familiar to highly offensive depending on the context, and the term is discouraged in polite conversation. Also like its counterpart wog (referring to southern Europeans), many young Lebanese people have adopted the name with pride. ...more on Wikipedia about "Leb"
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