wetback

/ˌwɛtˈbæk/
/ˈwɛtbæk/
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Other forms: wetbacks

Definitions of wetback
  1. noun
    (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Mexican descent
    synonyms: greaser, taco
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    type of:
    Mexican
    a native or inhabitant of Mexico
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