whitey

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Definition

Noun (slang, offensive): 1. A derogatory and offensive slang term used to refer to a white person or white people collectively.

Usage
  • This word is a racial slur. Its use is considered highly offensive and derogatory.
  • It is primarily used in contexts of racial hostility, criticism, or to express contempt toward white people.
  • Due to its offensive nature, it is strongly advised to avoid using this term.
Examples
  • The character used the term "" to express his anger and frustration with the system.
  • (Historical context) Some protest slogans from the 1960s contained the word "" as a deliberate provocation.
Advanced Usage
  • The term can sometimes be used intra-communally among some Black speakers in a reclaimed or ironic sense, but this usage is complex, context-dependent, and not appropriate for general use by outsiders.
  • It may appear in historical documents, speeches, or artistic works (like songs or films) to depict a certain era, attitude, or character's perspective.
Variants and Related Words
  • Honky (noun, slang, offensive): Another offensive slang term for a white person.
  • Cracker (noun, slang, offensive): A derogatory term, primarily used in the American South, for a white person, especially one perceived as poor or rural.
Synonyms
  • White person (neutral, standard term)
  • Caucasian (formal, sometimes used in demographic contexts)

Important Note: The listed synonyms under "Variants and Related Words" are also offensive slurs. The neutral terms are provided here for contrast and to emphasize appropriate language.

Noun
  1. (slang) offensive names for a White man

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