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gringo.

A white person from an English-speaking country, particularly the United States.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɡɹɪŋɡəʊ/UK/ˈɡɹɪŋɡoʊ/US
  1. A white person from an English-speaking country, particularly the United States.

    derogatory · humorous
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Spanish gringo, from griego (“Greek”), used for anyone who spoke an unintelligible language. Doublet of Greek.

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