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English > 1 sense of the word wetback:
NOUNperson wetback, greaser, taco(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Mexican descent
English > wetback: 1 sense > noun 1, person
Meaning(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Mexican descent.
Synonymsgreaser, taco
BroaderMexicanA native or inhabitant of Mexico
Usage ofdisparagement, depreciation, derogationA communication that belittles somebody or something
ethnic slurA slur on someone's race or language