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Slur Represents Reasons/Origins
10% OffJewsRefers to circumcision and consumerism (never pay retail). The term is most widely used in the UK where circumcision among non-Jews or non-Muslims is more rare, but in the United States, where it is more common, it can be considered insulting to many non-Jewish males as well.
51st StaterCanadiansCanada is so culturally similar to the U. S. that they are practically the 51st state
539JewsCorresponds with the letters J-E-W on a telephone.
7-11ArabsWork at menial jobs like 7-11 clerks.
8 MileWhitesWhen white kids try to act ghetto or "black". From the 2002 movie "8 Mile".
925BlacksPolice Code in Suburban LA for "Suspicious Person"
A.I.AmericansStands for American Ignorance as well as Artificial Intelligence-in other words...Americans are stupid and ignorant. they think they have everything and are more advanced than every other country
AABlacksAfrican American. Could also refer to double-A batteries, which you use for a while then throw away.
Abba-DabbaArabsUsed in the movie "Betrayed" by rural American hate group.
ABC (1)ChineseAmerican-Born Chinese. An Americanized Chinese person who does not understand Chinese culture.
ABC (2)AustraliansAboriginals use it to offend white australians, it means "Aboriginal Bum Cleaner"
ABCDIndiansMeans American Born Confused Desi (pronounced day-see). Used by Indians to describe American-born Indians who are confused about their culture. (Desi is slang for an 'countryman'). Also BBCD - British Born Confused Desi.
AbcoAustralian AboriginalsAboriginals being alcoholics
AbdulArabsCommon name.
Abe LincolnWhitesFormer United States president hailing from the caucasian sector of race.
AbeedBlacksArabic term that means Black, many Middle Eastern immigrants to the United States use this
Abi-DabiArabsA mispronunciation of the capitol city of The United Arab Emarites, which is Abu-Dhabi
AboAustralian AboriginalsShort for Aboriginal, they take offense to it
Ace Of SpadesBlacksSelf Explanatory
AdolfGermansHitler, of course. Generally thought of the worst person ever.
AfricanBlacksHome continent.
African'tBlacksUnemployed/lazy Blacks
AfricoonBlacksCombination of African and Coon.
AfroBlacksReferring to hairstyle
Afro-SaxonWhitesYoung white men who act black.
Agent OrangeVietnameseAgent Orange was a defoliant used in Vietnam.
AhabArabsFrom the song "Ahab, the A-rab"
AibuWhitesNigerian word for White people. Pronounced Oyee-bo. Not necessarily a slur nor derogatory, but rather a direct translation.
AinuJapanese AboriginalsOriginally, a word for the native Japanese islanders from Hokkaido, but now means roughly a "primitive" person. Usually look more European than their Japanese counterparts, i.e., more hairy and fair skinned. Not really derogatory.
AkataBlack AmericansWest African (Yoruba) term for African-Americans. Meaning ancestors of slaves or "cotton picker".
AladdinArabsOne Thousand and One Nights
AlbinoWhitesAlbinos are white.
AlboAlbaniansSelf Explanatory
AlcoholicNative AmericansKnown to have a hard time handling their liquor.
AlphabetArabsMany names seem to use every letter of the alphabet.
Ame-kohAmericansTerm for Americans used by Japanese.
American'tAmericansAmericans are stereotypically lazy.
AmericoonBlacksCombination of American and Coon.
AmericuntAmericansSelf Explanatory
AmeriKKKanAmericansReference to inherent racism in US society. Entered the language as a part 1960s counter-cultural slang.
AmerikosAmericansRussian deragatory term for a dumb American
AMFJewsShort for "Arbeit Macht Frei" (Work Brings Freedom) which was on the gates of the concentration camp Auswitz
AmiAmericansThis is just a German abbreviation. By itself it is not derogatory. Scheiss-Ami = Shit American, obviously derogatory.
AmigoHispanicsSelf-explanatory.
Anchor BabyMexicansChildren of parents who crossed the border illegally; A reference to their adulthood. At that time, they will be able to become the family "anchor" to legally bring in the rest of the family.
Ancient Chinese SecretChineseFrom a 1970s TV commercial for Calgon stereotyping all laundry services are run by Chinese immigrants (link)
AngieCanadiansEnglish-speaking Canadians. Short for "Anglophone" and used in Quebec, especially for Anglophones in Quebec province itself. Also: Anglo
AngloWhitesA term used by Mexicans and other non whites in Texas to describe whites in a derogatory fashion.
AngusBlacksAngus are a black breed of beef cattle.
AntAntarcticansSelf-explanatory.
Antique Farm EquipmentBlacksSlaves being used for labor.
ApeBlacksSelf Explanatory.
ApnaIndiansHindi/Punjabi slang meaning "our guy," and referring to a male of their own race. "Apni" refers to Indian females. Used in areas of Punjabi immigrants.
Apple (1)Native AmericansUsed by Native Americans as derogatory for other Native Americans who are red on the outside but white on the inside.
Apple (2)BlacksHas to do with "hanging from a tree".
ApuIndiansHindu character from The Simpsons. Before that, one of the most famous films out of India was the "Apu Trilogy."
AraratArmeniansMount Ararat is the tallest peak in Armenia, and it is said that Noah's Ark landed on it during the great flood. Ararat is in "historic" Armenian, but the region currently belongs to Turkey
AraviArabsHebrew word for arabs
ArfBlacksAfrican Rock Fish. Jones Beach (NYC) term for Blacks due to their poor swimming abilities.
ArgieArgentinansSelf-explanatory
Arm PitsArmeniansFalse acronym for the Hollywood based street gang called AP, which stands for Armenian Power
ArmoArmeniansShort for Armenian.
AryanWhitesThe name Hitler used to refer to his blonde-haired, blue-eyed "Master Race." Can be used towards racist whites who don't think they're racist.
AshyBlacksWhen their skin gets dry it can tend to look ashy.
AttaArabsTaken from the 9/11 terrorist who flew a plane into the World Trade Center, Mohammed Atta
Aunt JemimaBlacksAfter the stereotypically Black trademark picture on "Aunt Jemima" brand breakfast foods.
AyatollahPersiansA religious leader amongst Shiite Muslims. More specifically, it would refer to Iranians.
AznAsiansAsians that spend too much time online and hence use "l33t", the "hacker" language
BabarIndiansFrom the character Babar the Elephant. First appeared in the book "Babar the King" published in 1963 and made into a popular animated HBO show in the early 90's. It's about an Indian elephant character growing up.
BaboombaBlacksFrom the "booming" of their car stereos.
BaboonBlacksAnother simian reference
BabuIndiansMeans "child" in Hindi. Getting multiple "definitions" for this word.
Baby-MuncherChineseThe Chinese ate their babies because of their poverty stricken homes and to keep down the population.
BacardiPuerto RicansBacardi - Puerto Rican Rum
Bacon BitsWhitesWhite Trailer Trash that have sex with Pigs
Bagel-DogJewsFrom Kosher "bagel dogs" - a Kosher sausage inside of a bagel.
BahadurNepaleseBahadur, means brave, has become a derogatory term for Nepali servants. They are also called Gaurkhs.
Bai TouWhitesMandarin Chinese term meaning "white head".
BaijoWhitesJapanese term meaing strangers, used in a hostile way.
Bak GuiyWhitesCantonese for "white ghost."
BalseroCubansSpanish for "rafter"
BaltLithuaniansFrom "Baltic"
BalubaBlacksName belonging to a tribe that killed Irish soldiers in Africa.
BalugaBlacksFilipino equiv. to Nigger, known by all Filipinos
Bamboo CoonChineseBamboo grows in China.
BanHispanicsCuBANS. See also: Can
BananaAsiansAn Asian-American who has lost their heritage. Yellow on the outside, white on the inside.
Banana BenderAustraliansAustrlian slang term for a person living in the state of Queensland
BananameAsians"Banana" and "anime." Refers to Asians, esp. Filipinos, who are fixated on Japanese pop culture(anime, music, etc.), only date Japanese, try to be Japanese.
Bandwidth Nigger/WhoreAsiansRepresents Asians who, instead of using the Asian video game servers they are assigned, jump to a US server and hog the bandwidth of US users.
Banjo LipsBlacksBig lips
BantuBlacksComes from the apartheid racial classification for Blacks. Rarely used today. Derogatory
BAPBlacksMeans "Black American Princess". Arrogant female blacks who flaunt their money around and demand the finest things in life.
Bar CodeJewsJewish prisoners were tattooed with a number on their arm while in concentration camps. While the bar code was not invented(or at least patended) until after the war, this is a slur in common, although incorrect, usage.
BaraArabsArab spelled backwards.
Bargain KoreanHawaiiansHawaiians are sometimes confused for asian, but are not quite right.
Bat-gwai/Bai-gueiWhites"Bat-gwai" is the Cantonese for "white ghost;" or as we more commonly hear it translated, "white devil." It may be worth noting that white is the color of death and mourning in China, as black is in Europe and America.
BatmanArabsWomen of the Islamic faith who wear a cape(loosely) and mask similar to that of Batman.
Bay FrogCanadiansHudson Bay + Frog. Specifically refers to French descendents from Quebec
BaziGermans"Bazi" is a Bavarian/Southern German term for a loveable crook. Pronounced "baht-see"
BBCChineseBritish Born Chinese. A British Chinese person who may or may not understand Chinese culture. BBC is also a major television network in Great Britain.
BBKBlacksBig Black Cocks. Spelled with a K, as in the Korn song of the same title.
BDNBlacks"Big Dummy Nigger" Comes from the movie "The Green Mile". A white prisoner calls a black prisoner a Big Dummy Nigger.
Beach-NiggerWhitesOverly-tanned people/surfers.
Bean BanditHispanicsThey eat beans.
Bean BurritoHispanicsCommon Hispanic food is bean burritos and the coloring of the beans is similar to the coloring of their skin.
Bean DipperWhitesWhite men, or any non-hispanic, who date hispanic women.
BeanbagHispanicsAnother slur based on the Hispanics consumption of beans
BeanerHispanicsBecause they are known to have a lot of beans in their diet and are also hired many times to pick beans for (sometimes less than) minimum wage.
Beaner BallHispanicsSoccer is quite popular in Mexico and South America.
Beaner ShnitzelMixed RacesGerman/Hispanic mix
BeaniardHispanicsRefers to the Spanish origin "Spaniard" mixed "Bean", with a commom food in many Mexican dishes.
BeanieJewsReferring to the yarmulke.
BearBlacksBlack Educated And Rich
Beastie BoyJewsJews who act Black, like the Jewish rap group The Beastie Boys.
Beaver-BeaterFrench CanadiansFur trade.
Bebe's KidsBlacksReference to a stand up comic's famous bit about Bebe's kids that inspired a movie years later.
Bed TimeAsiansReference to their eyes.
Bee-KeeperAfghansBecause Arab women are clothed from head to toe, even their faces, and they look like bee keepers.
BeecherWhitesFor white people who kowtow to Black people or racist White People. Derived from the show "Oz" on HBO, where the character Beecher was raped and sodomized by Blacks and Racist whites.
BeggarBlacksBlack people often want "something for nothing."
BeleganaWhitesNavajo term which roughly translates to "silly white person"
BelgieBelgiansShortening of word
BennieFalkland IslandersThe Islanders were named after a less than academically gifted character (Benny) in a mediocre British TV soap (Crossroads) by British troops stationed on the Islands after the failed Argentinian invasion.
BergieBlacksOriginally referring to the primarily coloured hobos who live on Table Mountain near Cape Town.
Berry PickerHispanicsRefers to Hispanics who would work berry fields in California, specifically illegal immigrants, as their employer didn't have to pay them as much.
BETBlacksBlack Entertainment Television
BettyVietnameseBouncing Bettys in Vietnam War
Betty CrockerWhitesRefers to white women in general
BeurArabsVerlan (French slang) for "reube", which is itself verlan for "Arabe". Usually used for children of migrants from Maghreb settled in France in the 60-70's. Not inherently derogatory.
BFINative AmericansThe "Big Fucking Indian" at the back of the bar you dont want to piss off.
BFI (2)BlacksBFI, the name of a waste disposal company, is on the side of their dumpsters. Stands for Black Family Inside.
BhinduIndiansSimilar to "hillbilly" or simpleton. Bindu is a Sanskrit word meaning drop. The word bindi, which is the typical "red dot" worn on the forehead of Indian men and women, comes from this word.
BhremptiIndiansTheir pronunciation of the number 20.
Bible-ShortenerJewsSeen on a Conan O'Brien sketch "Rednecks' Favorite Euphemisms for Jews," backwards refers to the difference between the Christian Bible and the Jewish one. The Christian Bible includes the "New Testament" whereas the Jewish Bible does not.
Bic-NeederFrenchMost likely because French women don't tend to shave there arm pits and legs.
Big MacScottishA large Scottish man.
Big NoseJewsRefers to how Jews are said to have large noses.
Big Nose (2)WhitesTerm used by Asians when refering to westerners because of their larger noses
Big RedNative AmericansA fat native person. Refference to the gum with the same name.
Billy ReubenBlacksThe pigment that makes feces brown is called "bilirubin"
Bin LadenArabsSelf-explanatory
BinderIndiansslang for turbin
BindiIndiansFrom the dot that Hindu women wear on their foreheads.
BingoBengalisDerogatory, used by Indians and Pakistanis
Bingo-BongoBlacksItalian wordplay of African names/language
BinkMixed RacesBlack/Chinese Mix. Black person with Chinese or "Chink" blood
BiptyIndiansWhen an Indian gives you change at 7-11, they sound like they're saying, "Here is one dollar and bipty cents."
Bird ShitWhitesBecause bird shit is mainly white
Bird TurdWhitesBird shit is white.
Biscuit HeadKoreansKATUSAS - Koreans augmented to the United States Army, commonly referred to as Biscuit Heads by American GI's, because of their square heads.
Biscuit LipBlacksReference to large lips.
Bix NoodBlacksFrom a racist cartoon spread on the internet where a black man is breaking into a house saying "mup da doo ditta po mo BIX NOOD"
BjorkIcelandersShe's the Icelander everyone knows.
Black BarbieBlacksRefers to a black woman when she wears her hair and makeup to try and look like a white woman.
Black BeanMixed RacesMexican/Black. Self Explanitory
Black DagosItaliansBelieved that some Sicilians are part Black.
Black MagicBlacks"It has always fascinated researchers how the black folk manage to get there hands on grog money daily." Specific words of the original submitter, of which I am fascinated by.
Black TimeBlacksPerceived tendency for Blacks to be late
BlackaneseMixed RacesBlack/Asian mix; from a line by Chris Tucker in Rush Hour 2
BlackfootFrenchPossible reference to French-Indian War and/or WW1 and the general sense of French cowardess during wars. Since they had no boots due to the trenches eating them away, when they ran their feet became all covered in mud. Or French born in North Africa.
BlackheadTurkishTurkish workers in Europe are degraded because of their darker hair color than German races.
BlackieBlacksSelf-explanatory.
BlackoutNative AmericansA stereo type of American Indians referencing their prevalence to excessive alcohol consumption.
BlackrobeWhitesWhite Missionaries. Native American term.
Blacky ChanBlacksBlacks who practice martial arts
BlancoWhites'Blanco' is Spanish for white or blank.
Blanket-AssNative AmericansFrom when the US Government gave tribes blankets.. I guess to make up for killing so many of them. The blankets were also rumored to be infested with smallpox.
BlaxicanMixed RacesBlack/Mexican mix. Pioneered by the Black/Mexican hip-hop group "Delinquent Habits".
Bleach BoyWhitesBecause bleach whitens things
BleckBlacksSounds like the word "black" said with a South African accent.
http://imdb.com/title/tt0097733/
Block HoppersPuerto RicansBecause so many Puerto Ricans live in Apartment Block to Apartment Block
BlockbusterBlacksA real estate agent who sells a home in an upper-class white neighborhood to a black family, thus lowering the values of other homes in the neighborhood. (This can be stretched to include inviting a black or minority friend over for dinner.)
Blockhead (1)GermansRefers to the shape of their heads. Term dates back to the beginning of time. Used a lot by Charles M. Schulz in "The Peanuts" comics & cartoons.
Blockhead (2)MacedoniansShape of their heads; Australian.
BlokeBritishUsed by french canadians to identify english speaking people
BloodBlacksLA-based gang. Can be used offensively towards non-gang members.
Blood SuckerRomaniansDracula was a Romanian
BlowBlacksOriginated from blacks originally living in Africa and using blow guns.
BlowfishWhitesFrom the pop band Hootie and the Blowfish. The lead singer was black (Hootie), the band was white (The Blowfish).
BLTBlacks"Big-Lipped Tyrone," or for female version "Big-Lipped Tyreesha." Inspired from the 80's version of Degrassi Jr. High where the black guy wore a shirt with the phrase "BLT," his initials.
BludgerAustralian AboriginalsA bludger, or more accurately "dole-bludger", in Australian slang is someone who doesnt work and relies on the government for money (doles). It is the sterotype that all the Mediterraneans and Aborigianals of Australia are bludgers.
Blue collarMexicansMany illegal immigrants take manual labor jobs.
Blue GumsBlacksOld myth that if one were bitten by a nigger with blue gums, they would die.
Blue-Eyed DevilWhitesWhites primarily with blue eyes are said to be the most evil. Especially since their skin is so pale, it looks scary to others as their blue eyes stare out at them.
Blue/BlewMixed RacesBlack/Jewish Mix.
BlushingBlack RussiansBlack Russian / Blussian / Blushing
BMOArabsMuslim Women. Stands for Black Moving Objects - refers to the complete head-to-toe black dress of Muslim women.
BMWBlacks"Black Mans Wish," referring to BMW automobiles. Also: "Black Man, Working." Used by young Black women seeking a partner who is steadily employed. That such a code term was coined shows that a "BMW" must be something of a rarity.
BMW (2)Mexicans"Big Mexican Woman (or Women)" - applied to heavy or obese Hispanic women.
Bo-BoBlacksSounds like a monkeys name or implies stupidty.
Boat RowerCubansMany people from Cuba attempt to sneak into the United States via rafts and boats.
BobbleheadBlacksBlack women have a tendency to violently shake their heads in heated conversations.
BocheGermansThe French called the Germans this in WWII. "Boche" is short for "alcaboche" or cabbage-head.
BodinkiPuerto RicansSlur used by Portuguse in Hawaii
Boffer/BooferBlacksThe Hawaiians or Polynesians call Blacks this name. Same as nigger in the United States.
Bog-JumperIrishMany bogs in Ireland
Bog-trotterIrishAbundance of bogs in Ireland
Bogan (1)Native AmericansMale Native Americans.
Bogan (2)WhitesNew Zealand/Australian white trash or rednecks. Here for more specifics.
BohunkHungariansMay be a contraction of 'Bohemian/Hungarian', and might refer to Hungarians, Czechs and Ukrainians (As well as Russians). Possibly of Slavic origin. See: Honky.
BolilloWhitesMexicans use it to refer to white people: bolillo=white bread bun
BolitaBolivianArgentines refer to the poorer Bolivian immigrants who live in Argentina as "bolitas." It means "small balls" in Spanish.
BolognaItaliansReference to Bologna, Italy
BombBlacksBombs in cartoons are typically black
Bomb WatcherJapaneseRefers to atom bombs the US dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in WWII.
Bomb-BuilderArabsMany terrorists nowadays are Arabs.
BonesJewsReference to the holocaust when Jews were often worked so hard, they were turned into a mere pile of bones.
BonkyBlacksName for blacks who act or talk white
BoogaleeCajunsMay be a corruption of the French slang for "feces".
BoogatBlacksComes from the similar idea of calling a black person a "Spook." C. 1940s
BoogieBlacksReferring to "Boogie Woogie" form of jazz? Could come from W. African "Buuker" or "Buckra", meaning "Devil", "Boogie man" or "White Man". Turned around and used against Blacks by Whites.
Boogie ManWhitesEnslaved African-Americans told tales to their children of a Boogie Man who would abduct you, kill you or otherwise cause harm to you if you were to leave the plantation. The Boogie man of which they spoke was in essence the white man. (Possible connection tot the ghost like appearance of the KKK)
BoojieIndiansPronounced 'boo-jee'; refers to all the 7-11 workers of the world.
BoomerAustralian AboriginalsThey use boomerangs
BoonBlacksProbably a derivation of "Baboon" or the black "Boon Bug" beetle.
BoonerAustralianCanberra word for bogan. Sometimes shortened too boon.
BoongAustralian AboriginalsOrigin: "Boonga" is a native word from the Sydney area pre-1788 meaning anus.
BooriAustralian AboriginalsSame As Abo, Coon, Boong, Moorindachi, Pikinini.
BootlipBlacksDuring the Industrial boom of the auto industry and OSHA'a requirement of safety precautions, workers were required to wear steel-toed boots. Common steel-toed boots are black in color and have large, bulky toes - referencing the size of black's lips.
Border BanditMexicansA Mexican who has crossed the border illegally. Also a "BB"
Border BunnyHispanicsHopping the border to get into America.
Border NiggerHispanicsSee Border Bunny.
Border-HopperHispanicsSame as Border Bunny. Border-Jumper too.
BosantsBosniansA non derogatory name of themselves bosanats turned derogatory in Slovenia, a word bos also means barefoot, many Bosnians are muslim, and walk barefoot around the house, mosque etc.
BoschGermansFrench WW2 term. Name of a big german tool and machine producer?
BoskurBosniansa mix of Bosnian and chefur used derogatory in Slovenia, typically hard uneducated workers from Bosnia and Hercegovina
BossWhitesCommonly used by American minority groups (blacks, hispanics, asians) to refer to white people.
BoudreauxCajunsCommon name among Cajuns.
Bounty BarBlacksThe Bounty Bar is a coconut filled chocolate bar, so it's brown on the outside but white on the inside. An insult to (for example) black police officers in England.
BourbonBlacksBourbon are brown coloured brown cream filled biscuits. Possibly a variant of eggplant. Bourbon is also a dark alchoholic drink
Bow BenderNative AmericansIndians shot bows.
BoxcutterArabsSeptember 11th
BoxheadGermansGermans typically have, or are thought to have, rather square heads.
BoyBlacksOriginated during slavery. Used to belittle blacks.
BozakBlacksPronounced (bow-zack) southern term for a big black man. "thats one black bozak"
BozgorHungariansTerm used in Eastern Europe for Hungarian-Ethnics living in different countries after WWI. It means "man without country" or just imitates Hungarian talking.
BraceroMexicansSpanish term for a Mexican migrant worker
BradyWhitesFrom TV show "The Brady Bunch," especially used to make the point that whites are acting "uncool." A variation is to refer to someone by the names of one of the Brady Bunch children,i.e., Peter, Marsha, etc.
Branch ManagerBlacksMonkeys climb trees.
Brass AnkleMixed RacesRefers to a person of black and white heritage who passes for a white person. Unsure of origins.
BrazucaBraziliansDoes not necessarily bear a negative connotation. It is used by Brazilians most often when depicting Brazilian athletes playing abroad.
BrewJewsShort for "Hebrew".
BriarWhitesTerm probably comes from the briar bushes found in Appalachian states. Variant: briar-hopper. Applied locally to redneck Kentucky native or other southerner from Appalachia who resettled in Southwestern Ohio during or after WWII in search of factory jobs.
Brillo PadBlacksHair reminiscent of a Brillo Pad.
BritBritishShort for British. Used as in "Brits Out!": graffiti from Ireland.
BroBlacksContraction of brother, see: Brother.
Bro-hoWhitesA white woman who dates or has sex with black men. Bro = black man. Ho = short for "whore."
Bronx IndianJewsProbably not derogatory, possibly self-referential. Most likely from sometime between the turn of the century and the early sixties. I have only found one reference to it, but I believe it is most likely from the fact that in the first half of the twentieth century, for a period almost fifty percent of the Bronx was Jewish, thus they were seemingly like the native population of the Bronx.
BrotherBlacksUsed by blacks in an effort to help unify their race. Also used by non-black races to poke fun at or try to identify with the black race.
Brown Pants/ShirtsItaliansFrom the color of their uniforms in WW II. Said by American GIs to hide when they defecate themselves on the battlefield.
Brown TractorMexicansThey sometimes do work tractors might normally be used for.
Brown TrumpetBlacksRepresents Black American jazz musicians.
BrownieBlacksSkin color, like the favorite treat.
Bruce LeeAsiansSelf explanatory
Bruised BananaAsiansA "banana" who acts black.
Bubb RubbBlacksWooooo Wooooo.
Bubba (1)BlacksWhen referring to prison, the big guy who takes advantage of all the new prisoners is derogatorily called Bubba.
Bubba (2)WhitesCommon southern name Reference to any big dumb white guy.
BubbleGreeks"Bubble & Squeak" is Cockney slang for Greek.
BubblesBlacksBig Black man from the film Lilo and Stitch
BuckNative AmericansThe male equivalent of "squaw"
Buck/Buck NiggerBlacksThis word has been used since the 17th century to refer to a male Negro - no matter whether slave or not.
BucketWhites"You ain't pale, you bucket"
BucketheadKoreansOf all Asian groups, Koreans are said to have the biggest heads.
BuckraWhitesGullah language word meaning White Trash.
BuckwheatBlacksRefers to Buckwheat, a Black character on "The Little Rascals."
Buddhahead (1)AsiansA lot of Asians are Buddhists.
Buddhahead (2)HawaiiansHawaiian-born Japanese Americans. Originally from "buta-head" meaning pig-headed since Hawaiians were stubborn compared to their mainland counterparts. See: "kotonk"
Buddy BlasterAmericansRefers to US troops' inability to distinguish between friend and foe on the battlefield.
Buffalo JockeyNative AmericansSelf-explanatory.
Buffalo SoldierBlacksWhen the U.S. government was clearing the West of Native Americans, they sent many black units to hunt them down. The Indians thought they looked like buffalo.
BuffyWhitesFrom Buffy the Vampire Slayer. A reference to teenage white girls who watch and identify with the show's main character.
Bug-EaterAsiansMany Asians eat bugs such as Locusts and Grasshoppers.
BugreBraziliansMeans Indian in Portuguese
Buk-BukFilipinosInsult originates in Hawaii. A slur on how their language sounds to non-Filipinos. Sounds like "book-book."
Bukakke WarriorJapaneseRefers to perverse Japanese sex fetish that involves a woman being the reciepent of several males ejaculation on her face.
BukkakeseAsiansReference to the popular Bukkake fetish. (Bukkake + Japanese)
BulehWhitesMeans Albino in Indonesian
BulgieBulgariansSelf-explanatory
BumblebeeMixed RacesBlack/Oriental couple or mixed child.
BumiMalaysiansshort for the malaysian term "bumiputra" - son of the soil. Used by non-native Malays
BumpAustralian AboriginalsMany vehicles in Australia have 'roo bars mounted on the front (to protect the vehicle from collisions with kangaroos). "Bump" is for the sound Aboriganals make when bouncing off the 'roo bar.
Bumper LipsBlacksSelf-explanatory.
Bun (1)JewsAs in "bun in the oven."
Bun (2)BlacksBig Ugly Nigger.
BunkerWhitesFor the bigoted "All In The Family" character Archie Bunker.
BunnyMormonsPropensity to spawn many children
BuppieBlacksA (young) black upwardly professional person. Like yuppie, but refers to blacks.
BurgerJewsMany of their names end it "Burg"
BurglarBulgariansThe word sounds like "Bulgar"
Burnt CrackerBlacksUsed as a response to Blacks who call Whites crackers.
Burnt MatchBlacksSelf-explanatory.
Burnt PizzaItaliansSlur towards dark skinned Italians
Burnt RiceAsiansDarker-skinned Asians.
Burnt ToastBlacksSkin color can resemble that of a burnt piece of bread.
Burr HeadBlacksHair Texture.
BurritoHispanicsComes from the old adage you are what you eat. Also burrito-head, burrito-brain, etc.
Bush BanditNative AmericanThey hide is bushes
Bush-BoogieBlacksDerived from their jungle origins.
BushmenAmericansFor electing the bush dynasty.
BushniggerNative AmericansSelf-explanatory.
BusterBulgariansFrom the cartoon Arthur
ButterBlacksAlternative to Nigger.
Butter CookieDanishReference to Kjeldsen's Butter Cookies, a fairly famous export from Denmark.
ButterfingersFrenchStarted during WWII when the French were occupied by the Germans and were forced to "drop" all their weapons.
ButterheadJapaneseUsed by U.S. Marines in the Pacific Theater of WWII, and some survivors of it to this day. Refers to yellow skin tone of Japanese soldiers. Expression appears in some U.S. movies made during the war.
ButtonheadIndiansDue to the red dot on many Hindu's foreheads.
Büdös OláhRomaniansThe slur means "stinky Romanian" and it originates in Transylvania where Romanians and Hungarians live together. Hungarians used to call Romanians this way, because most Romanians were primitive peasents lacking basic hygiene.
BögSwedesFinnish people regard Swedish men to be woman-like homosexuals - thus bög which is Swedish for a homosexual
C-15BlacksFrom some mythical form where the circle you filled out for "race = black" was column c, number 15.
CabbageWhitesSmall town farm trash that wore spotted welder beanie caps and carried concealed knives to school.
CabbieArabsA large portion of cab drivers seem to be foreigners, mostly of Arab or Indo descent.
Caber TosserScottishScottish sport.
Cabezita NegraHispanicsWhat whites in Argentina call mestizo people who are darker and poorer. It means Little Black Head; Most of the Argentinians from european heritage either have blonde or light colored hair.
CacoPuerto RicansPuerto Rican youths who dress and act 'gangsta' and drive tricked out import cars with loud sound systems blasting 'Reggaeton' (a type of music that is like hip-hop with heavy percussion sounds).
CaffreBlacksDerogatory term used by South African whites during the apartheid era, now considered an offense and beeped out from the media (like an ordinary curse in USA)
Cairo CoonArabsVariant on sand nigger.
CalfMixed RacesWhite/Black mix. A child with a white mother and black father.
California RollAsian/WhiteMuch like the food, a mix of American and Asian. Also Asians, and thus half-Asians are much more prevalent on the west coast than on the East.
CalpurniaBlacksBlack women that are nannies. Comes from the character Calpurnia in the book "To Kill a Mocking Bird."
CalzoneItaliansItalian food
Camel CowboyArabsThey ride camels like cowboys ride horses.
Camel CrunchArabsFrom the cereal "Captin Crunch" only the Arabian version
Camel JockeyArabsFrom camels being a major form of transportation in the Middle Eastern countries.
Camel LipsBlacksSelf Explanatory
Camel-FuckerArabsRefers to lonely Arab shepherds.
Camel-JackerArabsA take off on Camel Jockey and Camel-Humper. This refers to the act of "stimulating" a camel by hand.
CampersJewsWWII reference and the propensity of Jewish parents to send their children to summer camps.
CanHispanicsMexiCANS, Puerto RiCANS
Can'ardlyAsiansThey can'ardly see, originated in Australia.
Can-KickerPuerto RicansThey play baseball and soccer with crushed cans.
CanadianBlacksUsed as a masked replacement for 'Nigger.'
Canadian GooseJewsJoe Kennedy used this term in public to refer to Jews without anyone knowing he was doing so. Refers to Jews being loud, pesty and foreign (as the geese are in Massachusetts), and having big noses
CanalPanamaniansPanama Canal.
CanasianMixed RacesCanadian/Asian mix. Used in the US to describe annoying Asians that come down from Canada to shop.
CancerWhitesCancer causes the face to become white, and the blood to drain away.
Candy ManBlacksNamed after Sammy Davis Jr.'s famous song, the "Candy Man."
CaneaterAustraliansDiffering origins. 1.) A reference to the amount of canned beer they consume, or 2.) A reference to rural Australians who hail from the area where sugar cane is grown. #2 would require it be spelled cane-eater, if you prefer.
CaniggerBlacksCombination of Canadian and Nigger for black Canadians.
Cankee/CankieCanadiansCanadian-Yankee.
Canned LaborMexicansOrigin Unknown, Afri(can), Mexi(can), Etc. Labor
CanuckCanadiansFrom Johnny Canuck, emerging in 1869 as a "younger, simpler cousin to America's Uncle Sam or Britain's John Bull." Reborn during World War II as Canada's 'defender from the Nazi menace.' Could only be a slur if you say it the right way.
CanuckleheadCanadiansDiminutive of Canuck.
CanyadaCanadiansInsulting Canada as being as unimportant as our neighbors to the South (Mexico). Usually refferred to Canyada-our 51st state.
CaptainTurksEnglish rhyming slang. Captain Kirk = Turk
Car ThiefHispanicsBased on the stereotype that Hispanics steal cars
CaramelMixed RacesNot chocolate, not vanilla, Caramel
CargoBlacksSlave ship reference.
Carl WinslowBlacksObese black males. Reference to character from "Family Matters" TV show.
Carlton (Banks)BlacksBlack males who behave like whites or talk very proper. "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" reference.
CarnieMexicansA lot of mexicans are carnies.
Carpet PilotArabsReference to Aladdin and his magic flying carpet. Also: Carpet Jockey
CarpetbaggerAmericansDuring the post-Civil War reconstruction era, businessmen from the North moved to the South with their possessions in bags made out of cheap carpets.
Carrot SnapperMormonsRefers to the mormon tradition of growing and canning foods for storage.
Carrot TopIrishHair color.
CasaboobooBlacksFrom 1960s African leader Casavubu.
CascosMixed RacesWhite/Black mix. Describes the offspring of two mulattos. See: Mulatto.
CashewJewsCatholic Jews. Mainly, the children of a Jew and a Catholic. Originated from a standup routine by Jack Carter in the 60s
CasinoNative AmericansIn reference to the many casinos popping up on Indian reservations all over America
CasperWhitesCasper the friendly ghost
Cast IronBlacksThe color of cast iron after weathering or "black" pipe - plumber's term for ungalvanized cast/ductile iron.
Cat-lickIrishCatholic - Cat-lick.
CaublasianMixed RacesA caucasian, black, and asian person. Pronounced "Kuh-blasian" (example: Tiger Woods)
Caucasianally- ChallengedNon-WhitesSelf-explanatory.
CaucazoidWhitesA word used to belittle or poke fun at the caucasian designation for whites.
CaulkieWhitesCaulk is white.
Cave NiggerArabsOsama Bin Laden reference
CavemanWhitesRefers to the Neanderthals living in caves; used by rappers.
CBCChineseCanadian Born Chinese. A Canadian Chinese person who does not understand Chinese culture. CBC is also a major television network in Canada.
CelestialChineseMainly used in the past by whites to describe the Chinese whom they saw as strange and from some where far away. The Chinese used to refer to their nation as the "Celestial Empire"
Center DenterArabsDestroying the World Trade Center
ChackMixed RacesChinese/Black
ChadBlacksChad is the country next to Niger in Africa
Chain DraggerBlacksRefers to being on a prison chain gang.
ChaleChineseInformal/derogatory term used by Hispanics, primarily in Mexico, to refer to Chinese people. As in "Cafe de Chales" = Chinese-run or owned cafe.
ChalkyBlacksHeard throughout Ireland, extremely derogatory word for blacks, who have an increasing number in the Irish population.
ChalupaMexicansThe popular Mexican food dish
Cham (1)HispanicsCHicano AMerican.
ChampiñonEcuadoriansChampiñon is used by Spaniards to refer to Ecuadorian immigrants in Spain. In Spanish, champiñon means mushroom. The stereotypical person from Ecuador is short with a big head, giving the appearance of a mushroom.
Chang-KeChineseDerogatory Korean word for the Chinese
ChangoBlacksUsed by Hispanics. Spanish word meaning monkey.
ChankoroChineseDerogatory Japanese word for "chink"
ChapAsiansChinese/Japanese mix
ChapinGuatemalansNickname to describe people from Guatemala, non-derogratory used to describe themselves
ChaptaChineseChapta means flat in Hindi.
CharaIndiansA South African term for Indians. Not as derogatory as coolie
Charcoal BriquetteBlacksUsed by Tony Soprano from The Sopranos to represent his daughter's half black boyfriend.
CharlieVietnameseOriginated during the Vietnam War (1960-1974) from the phrase 'Viet Cong,' shortened to V.C., which in the military phonetic alphabet is 'Victor Charles' which gets you to 'Charlie.'
Cheap LaborHispanicsBecause minimum wage only applies to U.S. citizens.
Checker BackCzechsSelf-explanatory.
CheckpointArabsThey get stopped at all airport security checkpoints.
CheddarHispanicsHispanics who are frequently in the welfare line getting "government cheese."
CheechMexicansFamous Mexican Cheech Marin
Cheese NipMixed RacesWhite/Japanese. Mix of Cracker and Nip
Cheese-EaterDutchRepresents their fondness of eating cheese; used mostly by Germans.
Cheesehead (1)WhitesWisconsin is the dairybelt; frequently used in a derogatory manner.
Cheesehead (2)DutchUsed by Germans during WWII, still very offensive today
Cheeser/CheeseheadCanadiansUsed primarily in northern Washington State. Refers to Canadians who cross the border to shop for big blocks of inexpensive American Cheese.
ChefurBalkanComes from the same roots as "Kaffir", and is used in Slovenia as a derogatory term for anyone originating from one of the former Yugoslav republics.
ChernozhopyiBlacksRussian term literally translating as 'Black-Assed'. Found here
Cherry NiggerNative AmericansColor of their skin.
Cherry PickerHispanicsHispanics are often limited to low paying jobs, such as picking fruit, which includes but is not limited to cherries.
Cheshire CatBlacksFrom Alice In Wonderland. The only way you see them in the dark is if they open their eyes and smile.
CheskeyCzechsPlay on the word Czech
CheskyCzechčesky, adverb. český, adjective. is literally pronounced "Chesky". This actually means "Czech" in the Czech language. I don't think this is really a slur.
ChewMixed RacesChinese/Jewish
Chex MexMixed RacesCzech / Mexican
Chex MixMixed RacesChinese/Mexican
ChexicanMixed RacesMexican/Chinese mix
ChicMixed RacesChinese/Mexican
Chicago NavajoBlacksHeavy concentration of blacks in Chicago
Chicken BanditBlacksRefers to one of their favorite foods.
ChicoHispanicsSpanish for 'little boy'
ChiefNative AmericansSelf-explanatory.
ChiegroChineseRefers to Chinese people that try to act like Black people or are half Black.
ChiggerChineseSee Chiegro. Can also be a Chinese/Black mix, or a Chinese person who acts black.
ChilangoHispanicsSpecifically Mexico City inhabitants. People from Mexico's provinces use it as an insult denoting a lazy, tricky, cheating person from the big city. Seen on bumper stickers: "Haz Patria, Mata Un Chilango" (Make Mexico great, kill a Chilango).
ChiliHispanicsThey tend to eat lots of chili peppers.
Chili ChokerMexicansA term used in one of the Cheech & Chong movies
Chili-ShitterHispanicsSelf-explanatory.
ChinamanAsiansSelf-explanatory.
ChindianNepaleseNepal is a really small country in between China and India, hence Chindian. Could also just as easily refer to a Chinese/Indian mix.
ChineeChineseAn archaic singular for the plural Chinese, now considered offensive. Also said to be an emphasis of many Asian's inability to pronounce English.
ChinegroChileansAll people from sudamerica laughs when they see a chilean and call'em that way. it is a combination of CHIleno + NEGRO (black). it refers to the prominent color of more of the 54% of it's population
Ching-ChongAsiansTypically used by schoolchildren in a derogatory manner towards Asian people.
ChinigMixed RacesChinese/Black mix. Combination of 'Chink' and 'Nigger'
ChininaAsiansThe female version of "chino"
ChinkAsiansAsian equivalent of "Nigger" for blacks. Two possible origins: the dictionary definition is "A narrow opening or slit", meaning a reference to their eyes. Or could also refer to the sound of someone working on a railroad, which Chinese immigrants helped build in 1800's America. Technically should only refer to Chinese, but used for all Asians.
Chink-a-billyChineseHalf Chinese, half hillbilly.
ChinkabooMixed RacesChinese/Black mix (Chink + Jigaboo)
ChinkamoMixed RacesHalf Chinese/Half Inuit Eskimo
ChinkerbellAsiansSelf-Explanatory
ChinkstaChineseChinese people who try to act black; like Wanksta for white people.
Chinless WonderBritishReference to inbreeding and a weak gene pool resulting in poor bone structure.
ChinoChineseSpanish for Chinese.
ChinxicanMixed RacesChinese/Mexican mix.
ChiquitaBlacksThe chiquita bananas have the black woman on the sticker
ChirpWhitesBird-like features, many english have big noses.
ChiteWhitesWhite people trying to act Chinese or Asian.
ChocoBlacksShort for chocolate, in reference to skin color.
Chocolate Dip(per)WhitesWhite men, or any non black, who date black women.
Chocolate DropBlacksChocolate is brown.
Chocolate-Covered MarshmallowBlacksA black guy who acts white.
Chocolate-DipperWhitesWhite women who date Black men.
ChodGuamaniansUsed by Guamanians to denote other, lower class, Guamanians. ie. Guamanian trash.
CholeCreoleSelf-explanatory.
CholoMexicansA term used to refer to Mexican gangsters.
Cholo/cholaHispanicsOf uncertain origin. Commonly denotes Hispanic gangster types (in the U.S., not in Mexico)
ChomboBlacksPanamanian derogatory jargon.
ChonkeyMixed RacesChinese/White
ChonkyChineseConcatenation of Chinese or Chink and Honky. See: Chink, Honky.
Choo-ChooChineseChinese immigrants help build the Pacific railroad.
ChopMixed RacesChinese/Italian. Chink + wop = chop.
Chop StickChineseRefers to the utensils commonly used to eat Chinese food
ChopperAmericansThere is a high circumcision rate in the United States.
ChorkChinesechinese dork
ChosenjinKoreansJapanese word calling Koreans inferior to them.
Christ KillerJewsSee: Jesus Killer.
ChromerAustralian AboriginalsMajority of Aboriginals (Abos) sniff paint from a Coca-cola bottle commonly known as chroming
ChromeyMixed RacesBlack/Whites mix. What the old-timers called them when I was a kid fifty years ago.
ChuckPolishLots of Polish last names end in czyk, pronounced "chuck."
ChucoMexicansLaredo Used to describe gang bangers. Comes from the word Pachuco
CHUDBlacksFrom the monster movie "C.H.U.D.", starring primitive dark creatures that lived in sewers
ChugNative AmericansRefers to alcoholism in Native Americans. They chug it back.
ChukchaEskimosRussian for Eskimo. In Russian jokes they do ask a lot of stupid questions, make silly remarks, and draw wrong conclusions.
ChungaHispanicsHispanic girls who dress and act Black. No idea why[?]
ChunkChineseA variant of "chink." Used in the place of chink when speaking to a fat chinese person, or a "chunk."
ChuntMexicansComes from 'chuntaro' meaning bad-dressed Mexican
CiganiSerbsMeans, "Gypsy", derogatory reference to the Roma/Gypsy backround lineage of Serbians
Cigarette-SmugglerMontenegriansAsk their president Milo Djukanovic, and his brother Atzo
Circle-KJewsCircle K appears on kosher food labels
CJMixed RacesChinese/Jew
ClamhandWhitesProbably used because many white males used to live in poverty, surviving by scavenging clams and the like.
ClampettWhitesOriginated on TV's "The Beverly Hillbillies."
Clay-EaterWhitesSimilar to cracker in that it was in reference to poor southern whites who resorted to eating clay.
Cleaning LadyPolishThere are many Polish cleaning ladies
ClickerAfricansSome African tribes communicate by "clicking."
ClickyBlacksFrom that African language that all it is is clicks and whistles
Cliff ApeBlacksBlack/Simian/Primate eference
CliptipJewsCircumcision reference.
Clit-ChopperArabsFemale circumcision
Clit-SwiperArabsFemale circumcision is a common practive in some Arab countries
ClitlessArabsFrom the practice of female circumcision in some parts of the Arab world
ClockerBlacksA street term for lowest level crack dealer.
CloggieDutchThe wooden shoes.
CloverIrishClovers are prevalent in Irish society.
ClownIrishNot used so much as a racial slur, however, the classic clown is based on a stereotyped image of Irish people: bushy red hair, a large red nose (from excessive drinking), and colorful clothes often with plaids, and often with a great many patches to represent that the Irish were poor and could not buy themselves new clothes. With excessive plaid is a Scottish variation.
Clown-CarMexicansUsed to describe the overcrowded vehicles of migrant workers.
ClydeBlacksPerhaps comes from the name of the monkey in the Clint Eastwood films
Coal-BurnerWhitesWhite Women. From the film 'Freeway', represents when a white woman dates a black man. Also used in the porn industry to refer to white actresses willing to fuck black men.
Coal-CrackerIrishMany Irish immigrants mined coal.
Coal-MinerBlacksA Russian term for blacks, which originated because of their dark skin which looks like it is covered in coal dust. Pronounced "shahktor" in Russian.
CoalhaulerWhitesA white woman that has relations with black men.
CoatHispanicsInstead of showering, they put on a new coat of cologne.
CocaMozambicansTerm used by the Portuguese referring to white people from Mozambique. From "Coca-Cola".
CocachewersPeruviansInstead of chewing tabacco they chew coca leaves (cocaine)
CochiseNative AmericansAn Apache chief who killed many a white man
Cock-AsianWhitesPlay on words
Cock/CaucWhitesSort for Caucasian
CocksBritishShort for "cockneys"
CocksauceWhitesSemen is white.
CocoaBlacksFrom southwestern area of the US, called blacks "cocoa" for very much disrespect. See Cocoa Puff.
Cocoa PuffBlacksBlacks with afros or puffy hair
Cocoa PuffWhitesRepresents a slang term for Blacks or a derogatory term for a White woman who sleeps or has children from Blacks. Originated from the cereal of the same name that turns white milk into chocolate milk.
CocoloBlacksDominicans used this term for Blacks because they look like "Coco"nuts and it sounds really African.
CoconutBlacksBlacks, Hispanics, Filipino, Arabs, etc. Mainly used to describe dark-skinned people who are perceived as trying to be "white"...brown on the outside, white on the inside.
Coconut NiggerPacific IslandersThey're dark-skinned, hence the "Nigger", and they're from places where there are coconuts.
CocoonBlacksIt's what you call a black guy that stutters
Coffee BeanColombiansA high precent of coffee comes from Colombia
Coin SlotAsiansReference to their eyes
Coke CamelHispanicsDrug trafficking.
Cold DrinkBlacksIn the South, some Blacks refer to all beverages as "Cold Drinks." For example, "I want some cold drink!"
ColinBlacksBlack who act white: Colin Powell.
Colonel's KidsBlacksRefers to Colonel Sanders. Blacks are thought to love Kentucky Fried Chicken.
ColonialAmericansUsed by Europeans for Americans.
ColoredBlacksSkin color. Probably not a very good slur, as it's one of the words of NAACP.
ColtraneBlacksIn reference to John Coltrane, the famous Jazz saxophonist. Used in the film "The Royal Tenenbaum's"
CommieRussiansOriginated during the cold war. Short for communist.
Comrade ChinxAfricansComrade Chinx was a rebel in Zimbabwe during British rule, and now rebels throughout Africa have adopted this name.
ConfederateWhitesMany people in the southern U.S. supported the confederacy in the Civil War, and still display their support with confederate flags. Increasingly being used by the media to denote KKK members who sometimes display the Confederate Battle Flag. The KKK is condemned by most "Confederate" organizations.
CongoBlacksDark African Americans who act better than White people
Congo LipBlacksIn reference to the ring-shaped objects primitive peoples from the South American jungles insert into their lips.
Conky (1)WhitesCombination of "caucasian" (or "cracker") and "honky."
Conky (2)BlacksDerived from "conk", a lye-straightened hairdo popularized in the 1920s by Cab Calloway.
ConquistadorBlacksRefers to the Spanish conquerors who took over areas against the will of the current inhabitants.
Convict (1)BlacksTwo-thirds of American inmates are Black.
Convict (2)AustraliansImplies that all Australians are descended from the penal colonies early in Australia's western colonisation.
CookAsiansMost Asians in non-asian countries are cooks.
Cookie (1)ChineseRefers to fortune cookies. 'Cookie person/people.'
Cookie (2)BlacksOne of the few jobs blacks were allowed to do after enlisting in the U.S. Navy was food preparation. Referenced in "Men of Honor."
Cookies 'n CreamMixed RacesBlack/White
CoolieAsiansTerm for unskilled Chinese workers, especially on U.S. railroads.
CoonBlacksProbably refers to the Portuguese word for slave pens or barracks "baracoons". Could also have meaning as a shortening of "raccoon", as raccoons have a tendency to steal. Possibly from Dr. Carleton Coon, who, in the mid-1960's, theorized that blacks were less evolved than whites.
CoonadianBlacksBlack people from Canada
CoonassCajunsThe origin of the term is said to have come from the French word "conasse". During the Second World War, many Cajun men served in the armed forces. When in France, many of the French heard the Cajuns speaking in a French that was both very old and in a French that had some very odd words. The Frenchmen called the Cajuns "conasse" which translates to a very low-grade prostitute. I would think this comes from the fact that, although they spoke a form of French, the Cajuns weren't real Frenchmen. Another theory has it originating in South Louisiana, derived from the belief that Cajuns frequently ate raccoons.
CoonerBlacksBlack actor who sells out to get laughs from white people.
CoontangBlacksWhenever a White man fucks a Black woman, he gets some Coontang
CordonBlacksDerivative of the name of a champagne; Cordon Negro.
CorkyWhitesFor kids with downs syndrome, Corky, on "Life Goes On."
Corky (2)DominicansSammy Sosa's corked bat.
CornMexicansFrom Mexi-Corn, from Southern California reference to Mexicans picking corn or other produce.
CornbreadBlacksIt was in the movie "Shaft." Apparently Black people like Corn Bread.
CorneliusBlacksPlanet Of The Apes reference.
CornfedWhitesRefers to large white boys from rural areas (They are cornfed like premium cattle) Typically considered to be extremely strong but not too bright
CosbyBlacksSitcom named the Cosby's. A family of all blacks.
CossakRussiansA slur for Russians in general
Cotton BallBlacksNappy/frizzy hair esp. the 70's Afro style; bought to pick cotton in the Old South
Cotton-PickerBlacksOriginates from pre-Civil War US. Refers to the slaves who picked cotton all day at the plantations.
Cow-KisserIndiansFor the worship of cows in India.
Cowboy-KillerNative AmericansThey killed many a cowboy.
CowfuckWhitesFarmers in the fields getting intimate with their animals
CrabrangookChineseCrabrangoon. Take away the goon and add gook.
CrackerWhitesThis term is said to have originated in England before the 16th century, refering to the lower class whose diet primarily consisted of "crackers", actually biscuits. Many of their descendants were sent to the Georgia penal colony, hence "Georgia crackers." White people had invented this name for themselves before the first slave was brought to America, although it is still in use today by mostly older blacks referring to whites. Was probably redefined in the days of American slavery by the slavemaster's "Crack" of the whip.
Cracker JackWhitesSame as cracker only derived from the popcorn
Cracker JapJapaneseA person of mixed Japanese/Caucasian descent
CrapaudFrenchOriginally the name of a South European frog, although during the Napoleonic Wars it became a term used by British soldiers referring to their French enemy.
CrawBlacksFondness of "CRAW"dads.
CrayolaBlacksBlack people are colored, as in crayons.
Cream Of WheatBlacksA famous black person in the world of advertising is the man on the Cream of Wheat box.
CremlinWhitesWhite Europeans.
Crick GypsyWhitesWhite trash who wander around looking for a job. In West Viginia the only navigable areas are the valleys formed by rivers and creeks(cricks).
CricketBlacksColor of skin vs. cricket's color (brown/black). Pure blooded Blacks having "large fish eyes, dark brown skin, and long legs like a cricket." Could also refer to Blacks that stay up all night playing loud thumping music, real common in the industrial Midwest.
Crikey (1)JewsA corrupted version of "Christ Killer"
Crikey (2)AustraliansCatch phrase of Steve Irwin, a famous Australian animal expert
CrimeBlacksThe high crime rate among Blacks.
CrimestopperBlacksRefers to an African American woman who has an abortion
Criminal FactoryBlacksRefers to pregnant black women, thought to be breeding future criminals.
CriouloBlacksBrazilian slur for black people
CriscoWhitesCrisco is a white vegetable oil product.
CrispyBlacksVery dark black people are refered to as crispy
CrizmWhitesSome sort of variant of "cracker." Unsure of origins, but have heard it used in Florida.
Cross-DresserScottishThe wearing of Kilts (like skirts)
Crotchless PantsKoreansRefers to some of their characters looking like crotchless pants.
CroteCroatiansSlang term for Croatians
CroutonFrenchFrench salad dressing
CrowBlacksRelatively large black bird. Could also be a reference to "Jim Crow", a popular 19th-century minstrel song that stereotyped African Americans, which later was used as the name of the Jim Crow laws, which enforced racial segregation in the South.
CrowNative AmericansUsed against other then Crows. Crows were scouts for the American Military or considered tradors by other Native Americans.
CrudoWhitesLiterally "Raw" in Spanish
Crumpet-StufferBritishThey eat crumpets with their tea.
Crumpet-SuckerBritishThey eat crumpets.
CrunchyIraqisUsed by US Marines in the second Iraq war. When the US attacked Iraq, Saddam Hussein allegedly told his troops that the American tanks were made of cardboard. So the Iraqi soldiers would jump out in front of the tanks, they would make a crunching sound.
Cube (1)CubansSelf-Explanitory
Cube (2)EskimosReferring to their igloos made of cubes
CubsBlacksLook like cartoon bear cubs.
CuffBlacksHeard used by white southern Georgia farmers to describe blacks. The origin is that blacks are always being arrested and being hand"cuffed" by the police.
Curb-BiterBlacksHaving someone bite the curb and kicking him in the back of the head is a painful way to kill someone. Often, as in the movie American History X, it is used as punishment for insubordinate blacks.
CurryIndiansDerivative of Curry Muncher etc.
Curry-MuncherIndiansThey eat Curry.
CusterWhitesUsed by Native Americans. I guess it means they want to see them dead like General Custer.
CuzAustralian AboriginalsForm of "cousin", all Aboriginals consider themselves to be from the same family, hence they refer to each other as "cuz"
CyganGypsyPolish word for Gypsy, used officially, but Gypsies prefer to be called Roma. Cygan is becoming unacceptable in the Polish language.
CzarnuchBlacksIn Polish 'black' (as a color) is 'czarny'. Strongly derogatory.
CziggerMixed RacesBlack Czechs
D.F.N.BlacksDumb Fucking Nigger
D.I.P.IndiansDumb Idiotic Punjab
Da Bi ZiWhitesUsed in China, it means "big nose." Da Bi Zi is the phonetic equivalent of "tabeestu."
Da GuiWhitesMandarin Chinese term meaning "big demon".
DagoItaliansSlang for Italian, originally coming from Spain. "Diego" was a common name in Italy at the time this slang was first used. See: Wop.
Dago (2)SpanishApparently the British use "dago" to describe Spaniards as opposed to Italians.
DagowopItaliansCombination of two slurs.
DahatiIraniansLike a hillbilly or redneck; a villager or someone from the country
DaikonJapaneseThe Dakion Radish is very popular is Japanese cooking.
DAKKoreansDumb Ass Korean. Name given to Koreans by the Whites who visit the country.
DampBackMexicansPart Mexican, not quite wet.
DANBlacks"Dumb Ass Nigger". Used to conceil racially discrimative remarks towards blacks when present.
Dancing DragonChineseDuring Chinese festivals, its typical to see many people in a long dragon costume in which they bounce up and down...usually in larger celebrations
DandruffWhitesSelf-expanatory
DarkieBlacksSkin color.
DarknessBlacksSelf Explanatory. Often used to describe a crowd of African Americans.
DataAsiansFrom the move "The Goonies." Data was a stereotypical Asian child prodigy.
DawgBlacksSome blacks call other "Dawgs". See: Homie
Ddang KongVietnameseTerm used by Koreans to describe Vietnamese. Literally means "peanut". Reasons for this word: 1) it may be because the word sounds very much like the language. 2) because they are short, and Koerans have a tendency to call short people ddang kong (peanuts).
Dead Sea PedestrianJewsSee: Red Sea Pedestrian.
Dees-RightArabsArab people always ask "Is dees right, Is dees right?" (meaning 'is this right?')
DefendantBlacksThey are known often as this in a court of law
DemaIcelandersdema refers to an ancestral deity in many mythologies that is murdered and then from the body comes some form of creation- i.e. a plant, or the sky. it's also the name of some lunatic chick who lives in iceland.
Demi-niggerArabsSomewhat lighter skin tone than Blacks.
DemocratsBlacksA popular political affiliation among African Americans. Also in reference to always wanting stuff for free.
DeNiroWhitesA white man who dates black women
Derka DerkaArabsFrom Team America: World Police.
DesabridoWhitesSpanish slang for without color, or flavorless with no substance.
DesiIndiansRefers to native Indians, non-derogatory even humorous, "des" means "country" and "desi" means fellow countrymen
Desi (2)CubansReference to Desi Arnaz.
DestroBlacksDestro is the evil Cobra character from G.I. Joe.
DeuceBlacksOn the Philadelphia police form, 1=white, 2=black
DevilWhitesUsed mainly by Blacks to refer to the evil white man.
DexicanMixed RacesDutch/Mexican mix.
DholiaWhitesIndian for white person
DialJewsDuring WWII, the Nazis would make soap out of the fat of the burned Jews (Dial is a brand of soap). This story is said to be true, and also said to be merely war propaganda.
Diaper-HeadArabsSame idea as Towel-head or Rag-head.
DibIsraelisDumb Israeli Bastard. Commonly used by American Jews to deride the Israeli culture.
DicksuckinflogDutch16th Century term for prostitutes accused of witchcraft.
DieselNative AmericansRhyming slang, diesel engine = injun
Dim SumChineseRefers to the food. Used in the movie "Romeo Must Die."
Ding DongBlacksBlack on the outside, white on the inside. Blacks who act white
DingeBlacksUsed in the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird".
Dingo FuckerAustraliansSee Roofucker
DinkVietnameseUsed in the movies Apocalypse Now and Platoon to refer to the North Vietnamese. Comes from French Vietnamese "beaucoup dinky dau". Beaucoup means "very" in French, Dinky Dau is Vietnamese for crazy. Shortened, dink just means "crazy"
Dirt-WorshipperNative AmericansMade popular by HBO's "Deadwood"
Dirty KneesArabsIn reference to the daily Muslim prayings on their knees
Dirty SanchezMexicansCommon hispanic name.
DitchpigWhitesRedneck kids who play in the ditches/streets.
DitzWhitesMentally lacking, blonde haired, white women.
Do-DaBlacksBlack people stand by the mail box and ask the mailman, "Do 'da, do 'da welfare check come today?"
DoenerTurkishAvery common Turkish food (meat and vegetables in a roasted bread)
Dog-BreathKoreansEating dogs, plus mean temper.
Dog-EaterAsiansThey have been known to eat dogs; as seen on "Faces of Death" Volumes 1-6.
Dog-FuckerWhitesAll bestiality porn actors are white
Dog-MuncherAsiansSee Dog-Eater
DomeDominicansNew York origin, Washington Heights region. Used by other Hispanics to refer to the Dominicans.
DominoMixed RacesBlack / White
DonkeyIrishIt was cheaper to hire an irishman than a donkey in the pennsylvania coal minning days of the 1800's
Donkey KongBlacksDonkey Kong was a large ape.
DootieBlacksRefers to their dootie-brown skin.
DoozersWhitesUsed to describe white college students who do nothing but party and pull 2.0 GPAs.
DoritoBlacksBlacks have a fondness for Doritos.
Dot KnotIndiansDot (red dot on forehead) Knot (turbins on Punjabs)
Dot/Dot-HeadIndiansRefers to the "bindi" (dot) on their foreheads. The dot's significance relates to the marital status of an indian female. Red dot: married; Black dot: single.
DottieIndiansIndians are the smart ones that put the "dot" in ".com"
Double ABlacksShorter version of 'African American.'
Double DArabsDesert Darky
Double DipBlacksUsed for extra-dark Blacks, appearing as if they were dipped in chocolate twice.
DoujinBlacksJapanese slur for blacks. Dou means dirt, jin means person.
DouseWhitesPronounced "Doosss". Used by British Blacks of Jamaican heritage. Thought to originate from one of the first white men to reach Jamaica, possibly a sailor
DozerHispanicsThey always work on in the field of construction, thats were Bull "Dozer" comes into play.
DPPolish"Dumb Polish," pronounced "deepee." After World War II, displaced refugees of Eastern European origin were referred as Displaced Persons, however, it stuck around even today to describe Polish immigrants.
DracRomaniansShort for "Dracula" who is from a town in Transylvania which makes up a good deal of modern Romania.
DragoRussiansCharacter from Rocky 4, the big dumb Neanderthal
DreadsJamaicansHair style.
DreidlJewsJewish toy
Dried ShitWhitesShit turns white after being left alone
DrongoAustraliansA drongo is a very Australian word for an idiot
DrunkIrishIrish are stereotypically drunks.
DrybackCanadiansCanadian cross the border on land mostly unlike many Mexicans who do so via the Rio Grande (see Wetback)
DrywallerHispanicsHispanics do a lot of construction work and are usually paid very little or nothing.
DubUkrainiansDumb Ukrainian Bastard.
DubyaAmericansThe not-so-bright president
DuckVietnameseBased on noises made by Vietnamese people speaking in their native tongue, everything comes out sounding like "duk-duk-duk". Also in reference to how old women walk.
Duke NukemAmericansUsed the first Atomic bomb.
Dumb WetHispanicsVariation of Wet-Back, as used on an episode of X-Files.
Dumb-inicanDominicansPeople from Domincan Republic
Dune CoonArabsComes from 'coon' (Blacks) of the 'dunes' (sand dunes) in the Middle East. Also just Dunecoon
Dune NiggerArabsSame ideas as Doon Coon and Sand Nigger.
Durka-durkaArabsHow English-speakers hear their language(s). From the film "Team America: World Police"
Dusty NutsArabsIt comes from Arabs living in the desert.
DWB (1)WhitesDown With Brown. A white female who dates black men.
DWB (2)BlacksDriving While Black. Police-type term referring to blacks driving through white neighborhoods.
DWOAsiansDriving While Oriental. Based on the idea that being Asian and driving is just as dangerous as being intoxicated and driving.
DykeDutchThe country owes its existence to the many dikes that were used to reclaim land from the sea, also from the story of the Dutch boy who used his finger to plug a leaking dike to save his town. Van Dyk/Dijk/Dyke is also a very distinctive Dutch last name.
Dyke-JumperDutchBecause of all the dykes in Holland, Dutch farmers used to use long wooden poles to pole-vault from one section of farmland to another.
Easy-Bake NiggerJewsWWII reference.
EggWhitesWhite males that try to really get into East Asian culture and date Asian women. White on the outside, yellow on the inside (opposite of banana).
EggheadAsiansAsians, especially Koreans, have large heads.
EggletBlacksBlack Children -- "little eggplant."
EggotBlacksTagalog word for black (Phillipines)
EggplantBlacksSlur used mainly by Italians. See: Moolie.
Eggplant ParmesanMixed RacesBlack/Italian mix
EggrollAsiansRefers to Asian babies who would be wrapped in blankets.
EgotBlacksA derogatory term used by Filipinos meaning "nigger".
EgoyBlacksFilipino racial slang for Black people
Eight BallBlacksColor of the eight ball in pool
El ChinoChineseIt was used by Equadors in addressing Alberto Fujimori during war as a result of Berlin Congress in 19c where borders left apart. The war was almost on Cocain- main source for living in Latin America. Fujimori is Japanese decent, immigrated to Peru at 5.
Elephant JockeyIndiansElephants were a popular mode of transport in Victorian and Pre-Victorian Asia
Elevator OperatorBlacksNon-demanding job for education-less/trade-less person.
ElvisWhitesUsed by blacks to describe a white person doing black things, like Elvis did with black music. Eminem is referred to as "Elvis" in the film "8 Mile"
EminemWhitesWhite male who tries to act Black
Eraser HeadBlacksDuring the late 80's and early 90's it was popular for blacks to cut their hair at an angle, forming a bevel that look similar to those pink erasers that you used in grade school.
Es-obeBlacksMeaning "Apes Obey!" Used by British Colonial masters in Africa commanding the African workers to get to work. The early colonized Africans, not knowing the meaning of the command also cultivated it into their language- using it among themselves to gather themselves to work efficiently.
EsauWhitesHebrew Israelites refer to whites as being the actual color of "red". A white person laughs, gets angry, slapped, and cries, will turn red. Also, being the direct lineage of Easu as oppose to Blacks and American Indians being the lineage of Jacob according to Genenis chp.25 vers 25 and Genesis chp. 36. Doing research of the Roman Empire, you will find that the Romans were known as the Edomites. King Herod was an Edomite and before Rome was known as Rome, it was known as the city of Edom.
EseHispanicsPronounced "s-a." Roughly translates to "dude." Offensively used by races other than Hispanics.
EskimoNative AmericansEskimo was once acceptable in Canada, and still is almost anywhere else. It means "raw meat eater." Eskimo orginated from southern Indian tribes describing the northern Inuit, whom they were constantly fighting. Inuit take offence to being called Eskimos, despite the fact that they do eat raw meat.
EtchIndiansSome say their music sounds like etch-a-sketch.
EtchyWhitesComes from "Sketchy" and denotes the foreman at a jobsite (often with sketchpad in hand)
EtnikumGypsyHungarian word for "ethnic."
Eucalyptus NiggerAustralian AboriginalsThe eucalyptus is a native plant of Australia.
EurinalEuropeansMany European countries use pay-toilets, having to pay for public restrooms. Europe + Urinal
EuroMediterraneansRepresents whites of mediterannean nations such as Greeks, Italians, Spaniards and Portuguese. Named after the habit of starting every name with Euro. (Eurotunnel, eurotrash, etc)
EurotrashEuropeansA pseudo-intellectual who believes they are are smart and americans are stupid.
EwokArabsRefers to Muslim religious headdress resembling that worn by the Star Wars characters, "Ewoks."
Extra CrispyBlacksA southern exspression that represents their burnt appearence, as well as their stereotypical love of fried chicken.
F.B.I.IrishForeign Born Irish
FaboAustralian AboriginalsFucking Abos
FadiArabsCommon Arab name, plural is Fadii (Fa-Die).
FahimBlacksArabs use this word meaning charcoal to describe blacks and very dark arabs
Fake MexicanHispanicsUsed to describe those who have lost the language, culture, etc. of Mexico.
Fakey JamaikeyBlacksBlacks who try to act Jamaican, but actually aren't. Mostly used on TV or for musical purposes. For example, Miss Cleo: psychic advisor and tarot card reader.
FalashaJewsEthiopian Jews. A derogotory nickname. The proper name is Bet-Yisrael
Fan KueiWhitesChinese for "ocean ghosts". Refers to skin color.
FarangWhitesFrom the Thai word for French (farangsayt) who were among the first to colonize Southeast Asia. Generally non-derogatory, though depends on context and intention of speaker. Applies to people of non-Thai origin.
Farang/FalangWhitesMeans foreigner (i.e. non-Thai) of the white race. It is very frequently used in a simple descriptive way. It's negative only if the intent of the speaker is such.
FarqWhitesArab word, meaning "chicken," used to describe whites and light skinned arabs as in weak and fragile
Fat AlbertBlacksUsed against overweight African American males in reference to a popular 1980's cartoon created by Bill Cosby (for example, saying "hey hey hey" around a fat black man could be considered offensive by some)
FBI (1)Native AmericansFull Blooded Indian. Used in the movie Thunderheart. Not really a slur.
FeargalBlacksShort for Feargal Sharkey (a UK Pop singer from late 70's and 80's) which rhymes with Darkie.
FeatherNative AmericansUsed to differentiate Indians from India ("Dots") from those from America ("Feathers").
FeatherheadNative AmericansComes from Native American tribes that wore feathered headdresses.
Feb (1)BlacksFebruary is Black history month.
Feb (2)BritishStands for Filthy (or Fucking) English Bastard.
Felipe ParkhurstGuatemalansExiled from the country for life for selling many children to slavery.
Fence FairyMexicansReference to border crossing.
Fence-HopperMexicansMexicans hopping fences to get into the U.S.
FenianIrishRefers to Irish Roman Catholic immigrants living in such large U.K. cities as Glasgow, Liverpool and Manchester. Also used by Protestants to demean Catholics in Northern Ireland. Irish republicans use it to identify themselves as a member of Sien Fienn, the political party of the IRA. Derived from Gaelic stories of the Fianna, a mythical group of warriors. Not inherently derogatory.
FesskinMexicansFuckin' messkin (mexican)
FezArabsThey wear fezes, the little hats.
FidelHispanicsReference to the infamous Cuban dictator Fidel Castro.
Field NiggerBlacksField nigger is the term used to label blacks who choose not to identify with popular white society and culture, as opposed to house niggers--blacks who bend over backwards to win or maintain favor with whites while relishing in the fact that they at least reside in the house with the master rather then outside with the majority of blacks.
Field RatMexicansWorking in Migrant Fields
Fig GobblerArabsThey eat figs.
FILABlacksFinally I Left Africa, popular clothing brand
Fili Cheese SteakFilipinosRefers to what it looks like when a Filipino woman is in a gangbang
Filthy PinoFilipinosPoor Filipinos, Filipinos who act black.
Fingernail RancherAsiansA lot of Asians own Nail Salons
FinneFinnishSwedes call Finns for "finne", which means pimple in Swedish.
FirangiWhitesFrom Arabic "Firanji" or "Firangi" in Egyptian Arabic, meaning "European". Corruption of "French" or "Franks". Made famous in a slyly ironic way by the ultracapitalist Ferengi on Star Trek.
Fire BushIrishRed hair.
Fire CrotchIrishThey have red hair
Firecracker (1)WhitesWhite women who date Black men. There used to be a firecracker called a "niggerchaser" but today they are called simply "chasers."
Firecracker (2)ArabsThey blow themselves up.
FirewoodJewsWWII Holocaust reference. 'Nazi Firewood' to be more specific.
FischkopfGermans"Fish-head" used by southern Germans for northern Germans
Fish (1)IsraelisFucking Israeli Shithead. See: Dib.
Fish (2)PortugueseBacalou (codfish) is a major part of their diet.
Fish (3)BengalsBengali's eat a lot of fish and go fishing often. This slur is used commonly by Pakistanis.
Fish-BellyWhitesSimilar color
Fish-EaterNorwegiansTheir diet consists almost entirely of fish.
FishheadAsiansJapan's only true source of food is the sea, so they eat a lot of fish.
FlashAmericansFucking Lazy American Shit Head. Used by Israelis to refer to American tourists who are accustomed to an easier standard of living. Compare with "dib" entry in list.
Flat-assWhitesUsed as reference to the flatter backsides of white people, and other non-blacks
Flat-BackWhitesTerm refers primarily to white women who unlike women of other races have flat butts and no shape.
FleaseGreeksFlap Grease. Since greeks work in the diners all of their lives, their uncircumcised penis build up grease underneath the flap. hence the name Flease
FliggaFilipinosFlip + nigga. Filipino's attempting to act black.
FliggerFilipinosFilipinos that think they are black.
FlipFilipinosShortened and rearranged term, easier to say. Could also stand for "Funny (or Fucking) Little Island People".
FlipperMixed RacesFillipino/Black Mix. Combination of Flip and Nigger.
FlipsicanMixed RacesMexican Filipino
Flock of SeagullsWhitesMaking fun of a certain person's hairdo. Derived from the 80's band that made the 1 hit, "And I ran".
FloppyBlacksIn Zimbabwe, the blacks are referred to as floppies because of the floppy hats they wear on their heads.
FlossAsiansTou can blindfold them with floss
Flour BagWhitesFor the pale, pasty skin.
FOB (1)ImmigrantsStands for "Fresh off the Boat." Used in English-speaking countries for anyone with a heavy accent and are clearly immigrants, mostly Asians or Indians. See also: JOJ
FOB (2)MexicansFresh over the Border
FoedyBlacksBlack people are known to drink "40"oz beers
FOFMexicansFresh Over the Fence. Refrence to crossing the border from Mexico to US.
Fog HornBritishA loud/annoying British person.
Fog NiggerEnglishBritish Blacks. The weather is usually foggy in Britain.
Fog-BreatherBritishEnglands weather is often extremely foggy
FonzieItalians"Happy Days" character Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli.
Fort Injun/IndianNative AmericansA term used to represent the [traitor?] Indians who hid behind the safety of the forts.
Forty-FiverChineseRepresents the angle of their eyes (45 degrees)
FosterAustraliansAustralian for piss-poor beer that no self-respecting Aussie would be seen dead drinking.
Fountain SwimmerAustralian AboriginalsHomeless aboriginals are often spotted bathing/swimming in public fountains during the summer months.
Four By TwoJewsCockney rhyming slang "four by two" = Jew.
Four FooterMexicansUsusally used when referring to illegal immigrant workers. "I'm gonna go down to 7-11 tomorrow morning, to pick up a four-footer." Because mexicans are short.
FranklinBlacksThe only black kid from the Peanuts series.
FrasierBlacksTerm that represents people with big "packages."
FremenArabsA reference to the Dune series of novels. Their nomadic lives in the desert are similar to that of Arabs. In addition, they also speak Arabic.
FritzGermansRussians in WWII called Germans Fritzes, a common German name in those days (short for Friedrich). Also, Germany was ruled by several emperors (Kaiser) with the name Friedrich.
FroBroBlacksFrom Afro hair style and Bro for brother.
FrogFrenchThe French are said to laugh like frogs. When they laugh, their adam's apples bulge out of their necks like frogs. Also perhaps from the French delicacy of frog-legs. Another possible derivation is the Fleur-de-Lys displayed on the French king's banner in the Middle Ages, which, to the English enemy, looked like squatting frogs. UK origins.
FrogmanColombiansOriginated from the movie "Scarface", where Colombians were refered to as frogmen because of their squashed-like faces. Also: Frogface
FrostbackCanadiansA play on "wetback", altered to fit Canadians.
FrostbiteBlackswhen one gets frostbite, their skin becomes dark
FrostyWhitesFrosty the Snowman
FrotchIrishSee: Fire Crotch
Frozen FrogFrench CanadiansCanada = Cold, French = Frog
Fruit-PickerHispanicsThe Mexicans who cross the border often pick fruit, usually for pennies an hour. Often, when it is time to give the illegal aliens their meager wages, the plantation owner calls the border patrol to send them back.
FubuBlacksAs in the clothing line F.U.B.U., or known by African Americans as "For Us, By Us." Racially translated to "Farmers Used to Buy (or Beat) Us"
FUBU (2)BlacksFarmers Used to Buy Us
FujiJapaneseJapanese tourists tend to wear cameras and take pictures 24/7. Mount Fuji is a mountain in Japan, and a brand of film.
Fumblin' DublinIrishKnown as a slur for drunk, unemployed, Irish men. They are usually found under the influence outside of Dublin's bars.
Fur LickerFrenchSexual preference.
Future InmateBlacksTwo-thirds of American inmates are Black.
G/GeeBlacksShortened from Gangster or OG (Original Gangster). Used as a greeting between gang members ("Yo, G, what up?"). Used in a derogatory fashion by members of other races or non-gang members.
GabachoWhitesConnotes "imperialist"; used by Mexicans and Mexican-Americans; apparently originated in Spain to refer to French.
GádzsóHungariansGypsy term meaning "peasant man"
Gai-jinWhitesJapanese equivalent to "Goyim," refers to anyone not Japanese, but especially Westerners. Actually is a shortened version of "Gai-koku-jin" (literally "outside-country-person," the NICE way to say "foreigner.") "Gai-Ko," depending on how it's written in Japanese, can mean "diplomacy" (outside-mingle,) "extroversion" (outside-facing,) "outer harbor" or a Japanese name in which "ko" means "happiness"
Gai-koWhitesPronounced "guy-ko". Derogatory way of saying gaijin which is 'foreigner' (literally outside person) in Japanese.
GallegoSpaniardsUsed by Cubans regarding Spaniards.
GalletaWhitesMeans "cookie" or "cracker" in Spanish.
GandhiIndiansFamous Indian.
GaneshIndiansA hindu god.
GansLatviansDerived from german name "Hans" - Latvia have close connections with Germany
GarBlacksRedneck term. Short for nig-GAR. Could also refer to the Gar, a fish similar to the piranha, found in streams in the Southern US and eating by many Southern Blacks.
Garden GnomeHispanicsThey do all the gardening for rich white people
GardnerHispanicsHispanics do most of the hired gardening.
GargamelJewsRefers to greedy, money centered nature of Jews. Reference from Smurfs cartoon.
Garlic BreadItaliansSelf Explanatory.
Garlic BreathItaliansThey eat a lot highly spiced dishes seasoned with garlic
Gas HufferNative AmericansA large number of Native Americans, particularly those living in northwest Canada/Alaska, are said to be addicted to inhalants.
Gas PumperIndiansMost gas station are owned and operated by Indians
GasbagNative AmericansSome Natives are commonly prone to 'huffing' gas out of a plastic bag.
GatemasterJewsSome say they are destined for hell.
GatorbaitBlacksDark meat of the chicken that was fed to alligators.
GavachoWhitesMexican term for white Americans. Used more commonly than the outdated "Gringo"
GEDBlacksThe highest level of education many Blacks get to.
GeecheeBlacksSpecifically a derogatory term referring to the Gullah culture of African ex-slaves on the Atlantic coast of South Carolina/Georgia/Northern Florida.
GeepItaliansFrom Pinnochio's "father" Gepetto, who was Italian.
General TsoChineseAs in General Tso's chicken.
GermGermansBeing a plague to humans, sickening them
German CandleJewsNazi's incinerated many Jews during WW2
German Oven MittJewsWWII.
GewJewsA German Jew. Pronounced like 'goo'.
GhengiMongoliansRefers to Ghengis Khan, used towards to Eastern Europeans of Mongol descent
GhettoBlacksMany Black people are forced into poor, crowded neighborhoods, like Jews were during the Holocaust. The crowded, poor Jewish neighborhoods were called "Ghettoes." So are the poor, crowded neighborhoods that Blacks are forced into.
Ghetto HamsterBlacksBlack Children. A disposable pet.
Ghetto MonkeyBlacksBlacks tend to live in ghettos.
GhinderIndiansOrigins are unknown. The generally accepted derivative is from the ultimate ghinder, Mahatma Gandhi.
GhostWhitesGhosts are white.
Ghost RiderBlacksBlacks who have sex with whites.
GhoulWhitesGhouls are said to be pale skinned like a dead person
GilliganWhitesGoofy white guy from Gilligan's Island.
GimmieArabs7-11 workers, "gimmie" a dollar
GimpyBlacksIt is an often stereotype that most people who collect unemployment are black. And blacks pretend they are injured so they can collect.
GinAustralian AboriginalsRepresents Aboriginal female - they take offense
GinaItaliansFemale term for Gino
Gingerbread ManJewsReference to the practices of the former state of Germany.
GinkAsiansCross between a "gook" and a "chink"
GinnyItaliansIn reference to popular Italian garb Ginny T's, now more commonly known as wife beater shirts.
GinoItaliansCommon Italian name A Toronto municipal politician recently got into hot water for using this slur.
GinzoItaliansFrom Guinee/Guinea.
Glass NiggerArabsIf an atomic weapon were to go off, sand niggers would become glass niggers.
GlendaleArmeniansGlendale, CA has a very large Armenian community
GlockyBlacksAlways carry Glocks when the go dealing
GlonniNative AmericansNavajo for drunk. Extremely offensive to anyone who speaks Navajo.
Goat RoperArabsSee Camel Jockeys, etc.
Goat Roper (2)WhitesOften used as a term for suburban cowboys.
GoatbangerGreeksSelf Explanatory
GOBWhitesStands for Good Ol' Boy, a redneck reference
GobblerGreeksRefers to the greek penis. They are uncircumcised, the flap resembles the neck of a turkey, also known as the gobbler.
Godzilla SnackJapaneseFrom the Godzilla movies
GogglesAustralian AboriginalsAboriginals have very large nostrils which resemble a pair of goggles
GoldbergJewsCommon Jewish name. Also has slight money-related reference.
Golden ToeWhitesWhites who don't bathe get golden toes.
Goldfish MongerAsiansA fish monger is a Shakespearean term for pimp, and there are many coi at Chinese restaurants
GoldieJewsJews had to wear gold stars of david during WW2
GolliwogBlacksRefers to an old black caricature doll.
GoloidAsiansShort for Mongoloid
GomerWhitesWhite goof Gomer Pyle from the television show of the same name. A spin-off of The Andy Griffith Show.
Gong FeiChineseIn Chinese, means "communist bastard"
GooberWhitesBlack racists in NYC area use it to refer to Whites. Interestingly, the goober peanut was one of the food products imported from Africa for the slaves to eat.
GookVietnameseTerm most likely dates back to the Philippine-American War (~1900) and has been used against a wide range of peoples, usually Asians but occasionally Europeans and even the English. Unknown origins, possibly "goo-goo," from the Tagalog language (a major language spoken in the Philippines). Although many have it originating in Korea either by referring Korea's original name, "Hanguk", or during the Korean War when Koreans would ask American GI's "Mi Guk?" ("American?" in Korean) which sounded like they were saying "Me gook." Was soon adopted for use in the Vietnam War. Technically this should only apply to Koreans, but the Vietnam War made it most popular when applied towards the Vietnamese.
GookanieseVietnameseTheir language is Gookaniese.
GookemonAsiansGook + Pokemon.
Gookie MonsterVietnameseSounding like "Cookie Moster" from Sesame Street.
GoombahItaliansFrom the Italian word "Compare" (pronounced 'cumpa') meaning "a close friend." Considered a slur when used by non-Italians to describe an Italian male. Was first used by Louis Prima who was famous for bastardizing the Italian language in his witty songs for his American audience. The Goomba is also the weakest enemy in Nintendo's Super Mario Bros. video game series.
Goon NinjaAustralian AboriginalsA stealthy abo who goes around stealing goon.
GorBlacksRodney Gor (ney-gor)
GoraWhitesComes from Hindi
GordCanadiansGeneric Canadian name
GorditaMexicansComes from the Taco Bell food. Means "large" or "fat" in Spanish.
GorillaBlacksAnother Black-primate reference.
Gorilla HeadWhitesPopular White 80s hairstyle called a 'mullet' is similar to a gorilla: short on top and long in the back. Countless small-town White folk still sport them.
GoulashHungariansA popular kind of soup in Hungary.
Goy/GoyimWhitesUsed by Jews to describe White gentiles or non-Jews in general. Hebrew derivation from the word for nation (goy singular; goyim plural). May or may not be derogatory, depending on your point of view.
GoyaHispanicsProbably the most popular and most mainstream Latin food company in the world
Graham CrackerMixed RacesWhite/Black mix or a light skinned black who acts white
Grand DragonWhitesReference to the leader of the KKK.
Grape-SmasherItaliansSmash grapes with feet to make wine, hence grape smasher
Grape-StomperItaliansThey make wine.
GrapicoBlacksIt is said that blacks have an affinity for grape soda. Grapico is a popular brand in the South.
Grasshopper (1)AsiansKeye Luke's protege (the young Caine) from the TV series, Kung Fu. "Snatch the pebble from my hand, Grasshopper."
Grasshopper (2)MexicansThey jump fences like grasshoppers
GravelbelliesHispanicsCrawling across border on their bellies.
GrayWhitesA white that tries to act black (white & black mix = gray). See: Wigger. Could also just as easily be a half black/half white child.
Grayboy/girlWhitesSee: Gray.
Grease BallItaliansMultiple origins. The most common being that the Italian people supposedly have an abnormally oily dermis and epidermis.
Grease Ball/BagGreeksPossibly because of the grease they sometimes put in their hair or because of the types of food they make. Also: Greaser. Applicable to Italians, Greeks, and Hispanics.
GreaserMexicansUsed as early as the battle of the Alamo in 1836.
Greaser (2)BlacksRefers to the oily nature of a black person's hair.
Great SatanAmericansSome Muslim leaders have referred to America as The Great Satan
Greek-aricanMixed RacesPuerto Rican/Greek Mix. Common racial mix in NY city.
GreenIrishThe Irish were once loosely called the green race.
Green BeanMixed RacesIrish/Mexican mix
Green NiggerIrishMainly in US cities with large Irish populations. Used to denote the Irish, who many hold in the same regard as blacks.
GreenhornPortugueseDerogatory term for Portugese. Often used when referring to those of Portugese descent who come from the Azores. Meaning stupid and backwards. More derogatory than the term "Portagee."
GrenadeArabsThey blow themselves up.
GrinderAsiansCan't drive manual transmission vehicles
GringoWhitesThis is truly only derogatory in regions of northern Mexico and in the United States where it translates to "white foreigner." Gringo in many other countries in Latin America really only translates as "foreigner" without a pejorative connotation. Is generally used to refer to all foreigners/tourists of apparently northern European descent. Some say it comes from Spanish "griego" (meaning Greek) which used to be used to refer to anything foreign. Others say it comes from hearing Americans sing the popular song "Green Grow the Rushes" (unlikely though). Yet others believe it comes from when soldiers were in South America and they all wore green outfits, and they would say, "Green Go." Gringa for females.
GroBlacksFrom neGRO.
GroidBlacksShort for Negroid.
GroneshaBlacksBlack Women. Used at the Battle of Valley Forge to describe the Black women who prepared the cannons.
Groundskeeper WillieScottishFrom the Scottish character in 'The Simpsons'.
GroutGermansWWII.
GTABlacksGrand Theft Auto games are said to represent the lifestyle of black males.
GuachupineSpaniardsUsed in Mexico as reference to disease bringing Spaniards who brought a plague called guachu to the natives when the conquistadores conquered Mexico.
GuancacaSalvadoransProbably from "guanaca," which is non-derogatory Central American slang for a Salvadoran + "caca," which means what it means in the US
GuatiGuatemalansSame level of offensiveness as nigger or chink.
GubbaAustraliansUsed by Aboriginal people of white Australians. Two theories: some like to think it's a corruption of "governor". Others say it's short for "garbage".
GueroWhitesUsed by Latin Americans
Guero/GueraWhitesSupposedly means blonde in northern Mexico.
GuerroWhitesUsed by Hispanic-Americans. Light skinned light haired person.
GuffieEnglishNorth-East-based, on the irritating "guffaw" stereotypical laugh of the English hunting and fishing set
GuidoItaliansNorthern term referring to Italians who try to portray a mafia mentality. Feminine version is Guidette.
Guinea PigItaliansAn overweight Italian
Guinea/GinneyItaliansPronounced "gi-nee." Came from "Guinea Negro" and originally referred to any Black or any person of mixed ancestry. This dates back to the 1740's. By the 1890s it was being applied to Italians--almost certainly because they tend to have darker skin than Anglo-Saxons/Germans. By 1911 the term began being applied to Hispanics, although the reference to Italians is the most common. Derived from Sicilian immigrants who paid in Italian currency, Guineas. Used in the film 'True Romance' as separate from WOPs from Northern Italy, and in The Godfather by a Northern Italian character when referring to Southern Italians and Sicilians. Source on origin
GulperVietnameseSounds like their gulping when the speak English
GumbyMacedoniansThey have square-shaped heads like the animated character Gumby
GumpWhitesRelatively slow and ungraceful white male athletes, particularly tall white basketball players. From the title character in the movie Forrest Gump.
GunmakerColumbianColumbian stereotype.
GuppieGreeksPronounced 'guppy' (like the fish). From Greek + Yuppie. Originated in Astoria, New York, which is densely populated with Greeks. Not necessarily derogatory.
GuptaIndiansA former Hindu dynasty.
GurryaWhitesUsed by the "Bundjyma" Aboriginal people of west-coast and central desert region of Western Australia
GusakWhitesAlaskan Native Dorogatry term for Caucasion
Gut-EaterNative AmericansThey eat stomach lining (tripe) of deer, buffalo, etc. Also after the newly-arrived whites killed all the buffalo they would take every thing but the guts. So all the plains Indians had to eat was guts.
GuttermonkeyBlacksMonkeys that live in the gutter.
Gwai-loWhitesCantonese term to refer to any Western person. Translates to 'White ghost' or 'White devil'. The first whites seen in China were sailors. The ships often left on early morning tides or during the night, causing the locals to believe they were "ghosts" who were seen and then disappeared.
GwatCentral AmericansShort for Guatemalan.
Gyp/GyppoEgyptiansPlay on word "Gypsy". Gyp also actually means a cheat or swindler.
GypsyRomaniansSome Romanians are gypsies. The ones that aren't would most likely take offense.
HABAsiansHot Asian Bitch
HabibIndiansIndian name. Used in the TV show Married With Children where a gas attendant was an Indian.
HabibiArabsTranslates in Arabic to "Beloved". Technically a term of affection but still sounds funny.
HadjiIndiansReference to a youthful East Indian side-kick character named Hadji from the '70s Saturday-morning cartoon, "Johnny Quest"
HaggisScottishScots eats haggis on Rabbie Burns Day.
HaggistaniScottishCompares Scotland to a 3rd world country such as Pakistan
Hagwei/HayquayBlacksCantonese for "black ghost."
HakuiBlacksWord means 'burnt' in Chinese
Halee HalaaIndiansManner in which they speak used by Latin Americans
Half BakedMixed RacesBlack/White mix.
Half BreedMixed RacesA person who is, for example, of both Black and White ancestry.
Half CastMixed RacesBlack/White
Half-a-gas-canNative AmericansComes from the name "Athabaskan", an Alaskan Indian group.
Half-DickJewsCircumcision reference.
Half-HumanBlacksReference to when blacks were counted as half a human for voting purposes.
HalfricanMixed RacesBlack/Any other race. Represents a person that is half African. Also: Halfrican American
HalfroMixed RacesWhite/Black Mixed Race
HalfulaMixed RacesBlack/White mix. Pronounced like "Dracula"
HamboneBlacksRefers to overweight black men.
HamburgerAmericansUsed by Koreans to slur Americans.
HamiltonIndiansRhyming slang in Scotland from a Scottish soccer team called Hamilton Academicals. This is shortened to Hamilton Accies (Akkies) a derogatory name for Indians.
HanahJewsPopular Jewish name for girls, pronounced like the chanu in Chanukah
Hans BittermanGermansPersonifies the humourless German
HaoleWhitesHawaiian: Haole is a contraction of ha (breath) and a'ole (no) meaning "no breath" used to described foreigners who shook hands instead of greeting nose to nose like the Hawaiians. Almost exclusively used as a derogatory word for whites after the U.S. armed takeover of the Hawaiian Monarchy.
HapaPacific IslandersThis is a term that describes somebody of mixed ethnic or racial background, usually (but not always) Asian/Pacific Islander and Caucasian. It comes from the Hawaiian term "hapa haole," which means "half-white." It is becoming increasingly used by the Asian Pacific American community and is not necessarily considered derogatory.
HapshiAfricansAnimal like, originates in ancient India, when some slaves were imported from Africa. Still in use.
Harbor-BomberJapaneseThe Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941, which caused the US to enter World War II.
HarlemBlacksHarlem's (NY) residents are primarily Black.
HarpIrishPerhaps derived from the fact that Harp Ale is brewed in Ireland or that the Harp is popular instrument amongst the Irish. The harp is also the symbol of Ireland, a green flag with a harp is displayed by a lot of Irish people.
Harpoon-ChuckerEskimosEskimos chuck spears to hunt fish. Play on spear-chucker
Hatchet-PackerNative AmericansThey are always carrying their hatchets
HauntBlacksSee: Spook
Hawaga/KhawagaWhitesOriginally a Persian word for "Lord". Heard in Egypt. Accent on second syllable.
Hay SeedWhitesSlang term for country-farmer-type whites (or all whites in general).
Head HuntersPolynesiansMany Polynesian cultures have practiced head hunting.
Head-bangersMuslimsAs stipulated by their religion, believers in Islam pray in the direction of Mecca 5 times per day. Bowing of the head is required; hence a head banging motion.
Hear-em-screamaJapaneseHiroshima atomic bombing tragedy
Hebe/HeebJewsShort for Hebrew.
HebroJewsBlack Jews. Combination of "Hebrew" and "bro," or "Hebrew" and "Negro."
HeebaricanMixed RacesJewish/Puerto Rican mix
HeineeGermansPossibly from the root name, "Hein."
HeinzMixed RacesAny mix of races. From the label on the ketchup bottle reading "57 Varieties."
HeloWhitesWhites who try to immerse themselves in hoodlum culture.
HendrixBlacksBlack people who are able to play an electric guitar. Found offensive among certain groups.
HentaiJapaneseTranslates to something like "pervert" and is used primarily to refer to anime porn.
HermGermansHerman the German - self-explanatory.
Herring ChokerScandinaviansScandinavians are known for eating lots of fish.
HibeIrishShort for Hibernian (of, relating to, or characteristic of Ireland or the Irish).
HickWhitesCountry dweller, rustic farmer, unsophisticated tourist. The whites that live in the country. Also, Sometimes they make a hicking noise when they are excited.
Hickory-SmokedJewsWWII.
HiggerIndiansHindus who act Black.
High YellowBlacksLight-skinned black person. Adjective, generally used by blacks in describing blacks with a light complexion
HighbootsGreeksAttributed to fishing heritage/large number of Greek immigrants to US with that trade. Heard from the matriarch of a large Greek-American family.
HightaliansItaliansSpoiled, rich, brown-noising Italians
HillbillyWhitesRedneck, Hick and Hillbilly are all used as derogatory terms for whites.
HillbillyWhitesUlster Scots who supported the Protestant King William of Orange at the Battle of the Boyne came to be known as "Billy Boys." The combination of "hill" and "billy" first came into use at this time. A large number of Appalachian settlers were Scotch-Irish, and the term arrived with them.
HilljackWhitesSame as hillbilly. Heard often in reference to folks from southern Ohio who moved from Kentucky or West Virginia.
HillwilliamWhitesFrom hillbilly; upscale white trash.
HimeyJewsMost noteworthy usage by Rev. Jesse Jackson calling New York "himey town." Also: heime, heimey
HispandexHispanicsDon't know if Hispanics are known for wearing Spandex, but it sounds funny anyway.
HitlerGermansSelf-explanatory.
HNICBlacksAcronym for "Head Nigger In Charge." Used by Morgan Freeman's character in "Lean on Me."
Ho BaasBlacksWords uttered when a gun is pointed at Blacks in old South Africa. "Baas" being Afrikaans for boss.
Ho De DozBlacksThey work in large hotels and "hold the door" to let white folks in
Ho-chiVietnameseNorth Vietnamese leader in the 40's
HoholUkraniansDerived from the typical rural Ukranian haircut of the 19th century: a shaved head with a "hohol"- a single strand of hair hanging to the side. Used by Russians. Used to mean "ignorant Ukranian"
HollowheadDutch"Holland" originally comes from the words "Hollow Land" because it's so flat
HollyWhitesBastardized form of Haole, what Hawaiians call White people. See: Haole
Holy ShitBlacksBlack Priests only
Homey/HomieBlacksSynonymous with friend in the black community, used by other races to poke fun at that.
HomocratGreeksThe Greeks invented democracy and some say homosexuality
HongerChineseTeenage Asian kids, that are fresh from Hong Kong. Usually found squatting in large groups and drive Honda's with spoilers.
HonkaloidWhitesFrom a Christ Rock skit on Saturday Night Live where he bemoans lack of racist terms for whites
Honky/Honkie (1)WhitesPossibly comes from the term "Honky Tonk", which is a type of country music. Another interesting theory suggests it originated as "Hunky" (and "Bohunk") to refer to Slavic and Hungarian immigrants and eventually transformed into "Honkey" to refer to all White people. Might also come from the African Wolof word "Honq" meaning red or pink and used to describe white men. Yet another theory has it originating from white men honking their horns to call on the lounge singer/prostitute types in 1920's Harlem.
Honky/Honkie (2)AsiansAsians hailing from Hong Kong.
HooknoseJewsIn recognition of a common Hebrew facial characteristic.
HoonAustraliansAustralian origin representing an irresponsible person.
HoopieWhitesTerm for southerners/poor whites who used barrel hoops as belts, term similar to hillbilly and hick
HooptyBlacksBlack people in the United States and Canada use this term to refer to an older, beaten up, junky car.
HoosierWhitesRednecks, trailer park trash.
HootieBlacksFrom the pop band of the 1980's Hootie and the Blowfish. The lead singer was black (obviously Hootie). The other members of the band were white (Blowfish).
Hop-SingChineseRefers to the name of the Chinese cook on the television show "Bonanza"
HoriMaoriPronounced whore-ree.
Horse-GumsBlacksSelf-explanatory.
HorsefaceWhitesElongated whites, such as Nordids, resemble equines.
HorvitzJewsLast name of famous Jewish con-artist/criminal. Refers to Jews who complain about low-paying jobs.
HoserCanadiansA lower-class white guy who drinks beer and watches hockey.
Hot Dog EaterAmericansUsed by Canadians, referring to American tourists who eat a lot of hot dogs.
Hot FooterHispanicsOnes that can't swim across the border. See: Wet-Back.
Hot PocketJews"Quick easy thing to cook in an oven."
HotelBlacksEbonics: "I gave the bitch crabs and the hotel everybody."
HotheadItaliansSelf-Explanatory. Italian men are often very short tempered and hot headed
HotnotBlacksProbably derived from Afrikaans "Hottentot", a name for a very traditional Khoisan group generally recognized as among the most primitive on earth.
House NiggerBlacksThe slaves called the butlers house niggers, basic Uncle Tom reference.
HousekeepingHispanicsMany hotel housekeepers are Hispanic.
HowdyWhitesHowdy Doody
HPWhitesHuman Parasites. Europeans destroy every culture they encounter
Hucka-luckaArabsDerived from the sound of them speaking (as heard by a dumb American).
HueyBlacksBlack Panther founder Huey P. Newton
HuffNative AmericansThey huff gas to get high as they can't afford real drugs
HukFilipinosHUKbong Bayang Laban sa Hapon (Citizens' Forces Against the Japanese). Guerilla group that fought against the Japanese in World War II. Continued armed resistance while Americans were waiting for MacArthur to return.
HunGermansWhen the Europeans united to crush the Chinese boxer rebellion, Kaiser Wilhelm II said something like "let the Germans strike fear into the hearts, so hell be feared like the hun!" Europe laughed, name stuck.
HunkieHungariansOriginally Hungarian American immigrants often used to include Ukrainians, Romanians immigrants from Communist block countries.
HunyakPolishContraction of Hungarian & Polock.
HurammiArabsArabic word for thief.
HurriSwedesHurri is a word used by Finns to address the Swedish-speaking people who live in Finland (and who are often the descendants of the rich Swedes who ruled Finland).
HuskieEskimosRefers to a type of dog found in Northern parts. 'Husky' also means large or overweight.
HutchBlacksUsed by some southern people to refer to black people. May reference the type of cage used to keep small animals.
HuxtableBlacksTaken from the Cosby show. A commentary on rich black people living like whites.
HymieJewsCommon name: Chaim, pronounced (roughly) hy-EEM. Jesse Jackson once referred to New York City as "Hymie-town."
I P'sBlacksstands for Indigenous Population
I-TieItaliansOld-fashioned epithet, derived from the 1st 2 syllables in "Italian" with a corruption of the 2nd syllable.
IanArmeniansAll their last names end in IAN.
Ice MonkeyFinnishBecause of their clear skin and facial features.
Ice NiggerCanadiansIt's cold in Canada. Coined by comedian Scott Thompson from the Kids in the Hall.
IcebackCanadiansAnother take on frozen Wetback. See Frostback.
Ikey-MoJewsAbbreviation of "Isaac Moses".
ImitasianWhitesRefers to whites who try to be Asian. Imitation Asians.
ImperialistAmericansThe USA is considered to be an empire.
In-BetweenerPuerto RicansThey ain't white and they ain't black, THEY'RE IN BETWEEN
IncognegroWhitesWhites who act Black. Play off of "incognito"
IndianNative AmericansIndians come from India, not North/South America. Offensive because original American settlers from Europe completely misnamed them.
IndijewMixed RacesNative American/Jewish
IndoIndonesiansSelf Explanatory
IndonIndonesiansMalaysians, Singaporeans and some Australians like to call Indonesians "Indon". Indonesians find it offensive.
IndoniggerIndiansIndian who tries to be black, or is darker in skin.
InitNative AmericansSioux Indians. Init is a actual word the Sioux like to use. We like to say this is "rez talk" so eventually it fit to call them Inits.
InjunNative AmericansPioneer-related term dates back to the 19th century during the Western Expansion. Probably comes from country people who could not pronounce the word Indian correctly.
InkyBlacksReferring to the color of skin. Used mainly by darker-skinned Blacks to lighter-skinned Blacks. Also Ink Baby or Inkspot.
InterestingJewsUsed by some upper-class Whites, especially females, when discussing men. "He's a nice guy. Is He...interesting?"
Inverse RaddishRussiansWhite on the outside, but bright crimson Commie Red on the inside. (raddishes are white inside and red outside)
Iraqi PeteArabsFrom the Staurday Night Live character played by Adam Sandler.
IROCItaliansItalian Retards Out Crusing. IROC Camaros are popular among east coast Italians.
Ironing BoardAsiansIroning boards are flat, same with asian face/body.
IsaacJewsUsed by Errol Flynn in a 1933 letter to German intelligence agent Hermann Erben. Assumes that "Isaac" and all of its other incarnations are common names among Jews.
Island BeanerCubansWidely used in Florida to describe Cubans
Island MonkeyEnglishHeard in Germany. Self explanatory.
Island NiggerPolynesiansPolynesians live in islands and some have hair similar to that of Black people.
ItchYugoslavsA lot of Yugoslavian names end with -ich
IvanRussiansGerman WW2 slang, like Tommy for English
IvoryWhitesThis is kind of an interesting term, because "Ebony" is considered a very good word and used by Blacks to reference themselves (some even name their children "Ebony"). However, you'll probably never see a White person naming their kid "Ivory", and a magazine named "Ivory" solely concerning White fashion, beauty, and Superstars will never be made.
J.J.BlacksA goofy black guy, like the guy from Good Times.
JabIndiansShort for Punjab, a region of India.
JaboneeItaliansWhat American-born Italians call immigrant Italians, as in "He/she is a real Jabonee right off the boat. Can't even speak English." Possibly a real Italian word bastardized by English-speaking Italian-Americans.
JackamammyBlacksCombination of 'jack rabbit' and 'Aunt Jemima.' People have said that jack rabbits looked like 'lynched' black people.
JackerArabsMany prominent hijackings over the past 25 years were done by various Arab/Islamic fundamentalist groups.
JackpotBlacksCause they always want to hit the jackpot
Jafa (1)AustraliansJust Another Fucking Aussie
Jafa (2)Australian AboriginalsDerives from the joke that all Aboriginals steal red cars. Black on the inside, red on the outside, just like the candy "Jafas"
JafakenWhitesRefers to a white guy with dredlocks
JaggerMixed RacesJapanese / Nigger
JakeAmericansUsed by Jamaicans towards white Americans. May be from "Jake and the Fat Man" TV show.
Jam BunGermansCockney slang for Hun (See: Hun)
JamairicanJamaicansJamaican immigrants.
JamboBlacksRefers to Blacks from Africa who are considered by other Blacks as unsophisticated. Comes from 'Jambo Kenya' in the Kenya National Anthem
JandelPolynesiansBecause most Polynesians wear jandels.
Jane GoodallWhitesWhite girl who prefers black men.
JankJapaneseJapanese living in America, Jap + yankee = Jank
JannerEnglishRefers to any English person born within ten miles of the sea but primarily people from Plymouth
Jap (1)JapaneseShort for Japanese.
JAP (2)JewsStands for "Jewish-American Princess". Related to the familiar 'Yenta'. Origins in Philip Roth's short story "Goodbye Columbus."
JapaniggerAsiansDescribes Asians of unknown origin.
JapansyJapaneseWWII (sneak attack)
Jar JarBlacksIn Star Wars Episode 1, the computer-generated character Jar Jar Binks was filled with stereotypical black behavior. The actor who did the voice was also Black.
Jar-Head/JarheadAmericansU.S. Marines have haircuts that look like lids on jars.
JarheadAmericansThe original Marine uniform included a stiff white and/or leather collar topping a dark blue coat, giving their heads an inhuman appearance, like they would screw on and off like a jar's lid.
Jaundy BoyAsiansComes from Jaundice (Hepatitis), which turns your skin yellow.
JawaArabsSand people from Star Wars (used to refer to Arabs on South Park)
JeevesBritishA supposedly common name of British butlers.
JekChineseUsed by Thai people to describe Chinese immigrants.
JellybeanBlacks"Everyone hates the black ones."
JerryGermansApparently used since World War I. Jerry was a British nickname for "chamberpot", and was a reference to the shape of the helmets the germans wore in WWI.
Jerry CurlBlacksPopular black hairstyle.
Jersey-DwellerBlacksNew Jersey = the arm pit of America, this does not mean that African Americans live in Jersey. However, in any city in America, African Americans can be found in the worst parts (or arm pits) of that city. Therefore making them Jersey-dwellers.
Jesus KillerJewsChristians in the times of WWII when the Jews were most hated used this slur as a reason to hate Jews.
JetBlacksFor their "jet black" skin. Also for the black-orienied weekly magazine JET.
JewJewsShort for Jewish. Not really a slur but could be if you say it the right way.
Jew BurnerGermansRefers to Jewish Holocaust during WW2.
Jew Jew BeeJewsTheres a type of candy called JuJu
Jew KillerGermansReference to the Holocaust.
Jew YorkerJewsDue to high incidence of Jews in NY
Jew-BagJewsReference to being cheap.
JewbaccaJewsHairy Jews. In reference to the hairy creature Chewbacca from the Star Wars movies.
JewbanMixed RacesJewish/Cuban Mix.
JewblingJewsSmall/young Jews.
JewbrewJewsHebrew combined with Jew
JewbuJewsA former person of the Jewish faith who has switched to Buddhism(apparently there are many).
JewessJewsMix of Jew and Princess, as the teenage girls are often treated like. Not any more a slur than Jew is.
JewgabooJewsA Jewish person that acts or tries to act like a black person or is half black.
JewletJewsFemale Teenage Jews. Heard frequently in NY.
JewmaicanJewsA Jewish person that acts Jamaican or Rastafarian or is half Jamaican.
JewopMixed RacesJewish/Italian mix (Jew+Wop).
JewpacJewsTwist on Tupac Shakur's name.
JewpidityJewsJewish + stupidity.
JewrabMixed RacesJewish/Arabian mix.
JewricanMixed RacesJewish/Puerto Rican mix.
JewronimoMixed RacesJew/Native American mix (Geronimo)
JewxicanMixed RacesJewish/Mexican mix.
JibaroPuerto RicansTraditional term for mountain coffee bean pickers. Hillbilly.
Jiffy PopBlacksSpecifically Rastifarians. The traditional Rastafarian hat resembles a popped container of Jiffy Pop popcorn
JigBlacksShort for Jigaboo.
Jig (2)JapaneseJapanese Nig(ger). Japanese people who act black.
Jig (3)Native AmericansIn Canada, they do a dance called a jig or jigging.
Jig And A PigBlacksBlack men go for fat white chicks
Jig-AbdulArabsMid-East version of 'Jigaboo'
JigabooBlacksVery dark-skinned Black people. Usually used among lighter-skinned African-Americans to refer to ones of very dark complexion. Made popular in the 1975 movie "Cooley High." Often shortened to "Jig."
JigabrewMixed RacesBlack/Jew mix (Jigaboo and Hebrew)
JiggaBlacksShortening of Jigaboo used in pop culture today,
JiggerMixed RacesJewish/Black mix. Jew + Nigger.
JihadArabsA word used by militant Muslims in reference to purging the world of infidels. Translates roughly to "struggle".
JihadiArabsMosslems in India have been branded after Jihad.
JimBlacksHeard it used by Renko on Hill Street Blues. He called an older black man "Jim" and the guy flipped out and roared, "Who are you callin' Jim?" Most likely comes from the old Black slave character Jim in the book _Tom Sawyer_.
Jim CrowBlacksUsed a lot during the Civil War. He was a stereotypical minstrel show character, history described here. Also used to describe segregationist laws in the south, but I recently read about a bus driver who was fired for using the term to describe a black person.
JinAustralian AboriginalsAboriJINal.
Jin (2)AsiansAsian people who try to act Black and use the slang, etc. Jin is the name of a Chinese rapper (link).
JinkMixed RacesJewish/Chinese.
JishJewishSlurred contraction of "Jewish"
JjanggaeChineseTerm used by Koreans to describe Chinese
JockScottishScottish variant of the name "Jack." Originally used to describe soldiers, but now used for anyone Scottish.
JoeAmericansWere referred to as "G.I. Joe" in World War II.
Johk SingChineseCantonese term used to refer to American-born Chinese
John DeereWhitesJohn Deere is a popular tractor manufacturer.
John RedcornNative AmericansThe Native Americans character on the animated show King of the Hill is named John Redcorn
John RockerWhitesRednecks. Refers to John Rocker's comments about New York and how it would be something that a stupid ass redneck would say
Johnny BullEnglishJohn Bull as symbol of England. Non-English ethnics in the USA use the term derisively towards English-Americans
Johnny RebWhitesRefers to the Rebels in the American Civil War, AKA Southerners
JOJImmigrantsJust Off the Jet. Updated version of FOB (Fresh Off the Boat) and refers to any recent immigrant who cannot speak english well
Jr. MintBlacksWhite on inside, black on outside.
Juan ValdezHispanicsThe guy from the Colombian coffee can.
JubaBlacksThe black slave from the movie "Gladiator."
JubanMixed RacesJewish/Cuban
JUBUJewsJewish people attempting to act black. From the clothing marketed towards black people, FUBU.
JugheadKoreansKoreans have large heads
JulabIndiansMeans "wet shit" in Hindi/Punjabi
July HamBlacksJuly Ham is a Watermelon
Jumbo JawsAmericansThe great big mutant chins many Yanks have.
Jump-upJamaicansDerogatory term used by Bermudians for Jamaican immigrants who come north looking for cheap jobs.
Jumping BeanMexicansJumping beans are popular among Mexicans.
June BugBlacksThey come out in great numbers in the summer, and sit in the middle of the road.
Jungle BunnyBlacksJungle is referred to their jungle origins and bunny is referred to some people saying that jack rabbits looked like 'lynched' black people.
JuntaAsiansknown as the ones who spend there time hanging round by the arcades thinking they are all hard
Justin IggerBlacksIe. "Hey I know that guy, he's Justin Igger"
KaaskopDutchDutch for "Cheese head". Refers to improvised helmets made of cheesbuckets, as worn by millitant farmers during the 80-year war.
KabloonukWhitesInuit (Eskimo) word for any non-Inuit. Literal translation means "person with bushy eyebrows."
KabobArmeniansAlmost every Armenian resteraunt serves kabobs.
KaekIndiansThais, living in Thailand, refer to the Indians (who have been in Thailand for at least 200 years, I think) as Kaeks, which means "guest" in Thai. Take a hint, already, guys! The word may also be spelled "kak" or any other way you like, since Thais use a different "alphabet." However, "kaek" is pronounced to rhyme with "crack."
Kaffer/irBlacksAfrikaaner word for blacks, very derogatory. Made popular by Lethal Weapon 2.
KaffirBlacksIn apartheit South Africa, it meant much the same as 'nigger' does in the United States.
KafirAfricansReferring to Black Africans. Kafir is an Arabic word with meanings similar to Goy or Goyim of the Jews, only describing any non-Muslim person in a derogatory way. S. African Kaffir possibly imported during the Boer War by British soldiers who had fought in the Sudanese campaign. It just means those who are not in whatever religion the Arabic speaker adheres to (Christianity or Islam). It can be negative if someone uses a negative, derogatory tone of voice, but the word itself isn't "bad" used that way.
KaiserGermansReferance to World War One.
KalaBlacksIndian word for the color black. Used by Indians as a slur for black people.
KalialiIndiansMalu is actually short for "Maliali" which is spelled Malayalee. Specifically South Indians from the state of Kerala in India
KaluIndiansIndian acting like a black person
KamikazeJapaneseSome Japanese pilots(called Kamikaze) were trained to make a suicidal crash attack durin World War II.
KanakHawaiiansHawaiian names starting with Kanak i.e. Kanaka, Kane, Kanakeole
KanakaHawaiiansA Hawaiian word meaning simply "person." Whites and Asians began to use it in a disparaging way and for most of the 19th and 20th century it was equivalent to "nigger." In recent times, Hawaiians have made great efforts to "reclaim" the word from its negative associations and often describe themselves as "kanaka maoli" or "native people." That said, non-Hawaiian natives should still excercise great care when attempting to use the term.
KangarooAustraliansSelf Explanatory.
KangoWhitesUsed for white guys who act like black guys, comes form a biscuit that was vanilla on outside choclate on inside
KangyAustraliansKangaroos (and old queen Molly B II loved kangaroos)
KanoAmericansFilipino slang for Americans. Shortened from "Amerikano."
KartoffelGermansCalled this by foreigners because they think Germans eat a lot of potatos (Kartoffel)
KatsapRussiansEtymology of the word comes from a tradition of Russian males, before Peter the Great, to uniformally wear a goatee. So it is a bastardaized pronounciation of "kak tzap", like a goat, in Ukranian.
KatwaMuslimsSlur used in India to represent Muslims (similar to Landya - "Actually means 'cut cocks' because of the rite of circumcising followed by Muslims")
KatzenfresserItaliansGerman slur meaning "cat eater".
KeeblerWhitesReference to Keebler Elf line of snack crackers.
KeesDutchFlemish for "cheese". Also a very common name in Holland (and possibly also Flanders); it is a shortened form of the name "Cornelis". It is sometimes spelled "Cees".
KekekeKoreansRefers to the incessant e-laughter of Koreans. Commonly used to mock internerds who Zerg rush or act like fags.
KermitFrenchKermit the Frog from "The Muppets."
KerpalPakistanisFrom the famous prank phone calls.
KFCBlacksBlack people like fried chicken.
Khao-KhaoWhites(pronounced: cow-cow) Thai slang referring to whites. Khao means white.
KhmericanCambodiansCambodian Americans. Khmer=Cambodian American=American Khmer + American=Khmerican
KhokholUkrainiansComes from a traditional Ukranian Cossak haircut, where all head was shaved, except the cock in front of the head.
Ki YiNative AmericansRhymes with 'pie pie'. The sounds made in old western movies by the Indians.
KikeJewsOriginates from the word 'keikl', in Yiddish, which means 'circle', the reason being that the first Jewish immigrants in America, who were unable to sign their names, signed with a circle instead of a cross.
Killer BeeMexicansRefers to the fact that like the insect, they too have been migrating out of Mexico into Texas.
KiltScottishFrom a traditional article of national garb.
KimcheeKoreans"Kimchee" is a type of ferminted cabbage in Korea, and it sort of sounds like "Korean"
KingfishBlacksFrom Amos & Andy. Usually in reference to a poor, older black man.
Kink (1)KoreansLike Chink, but for Koreans.
Kink (2)Mixed RacesHalf Jew, half Chinese (kike + chink)
KirbyBlacksCuban slur for blacks. Kirby is a popular black bean manufacturer amongst cubans.
Kitchen SinkChineseCockney rhyming slang, chink = kitchen sink
KiwiNew ZealandersThe native bird of NZ and a popular fruit. Not necessarily a slur.
KizzyBlacksKunta Kinte's daughter from the movie Roots.
KlondykeEskimosFemale eskimos
KloochNative AmericansCommon slur used for Alaskan Indians.
Knee JerkNative AmericansSubset of Native American indicating person who was at Wounded Knee incident in South Dakota in the '70s; Member of A.I.M. (American Indian Movement)
KneesAsiansJapanese, chinese, vietnamese, ect. Reference to the suffix "nese."
Knees GrowBlacksComes from Negro.
Knuckle-DraggerBlacksOften believed that black people have longer arms than other races and therefore their knuckles would drag.
KoalaAustraliansSelf-explanatory.
KobeBlacksThe popular black basketball player recently embroiled in a rape trial.
KogutUkrainiansPronounced "ko-goot", derogatory term Russians use to call Ukrainians.
Koku-jinBlacksJapanese term for Blacks or anyone of African descent.
KookWhitesHawaiian surfers use this term towards novice white surfers
KoolaidBlacksBlack people are stereotypically partial to the red Koolaid.
KoonaAustralian AboriginalsKoona nurks tara. Aborigonal meaning "you bloody cunt" i.e. menstruating. Menstrual blood is used in Abo medicine.
KoorieAustralian AboriginalsAboriginal tribe name. Probably not a slur
KooshiBlacksHebrew word for Africa or a black person
Kosher KonsumerJewsThey only eat kosher food
KoshieJewsAs in kosher
KossyGermansCossack tribes who lived in Northern Germany
KotonkJapaneseMainland-Born Japanese-Americans when a Buddhahead would beat a mainland kids head, the hollow sound coming from the head was "kotonk, kotonk." See: Buddhahead.
KraftwerkGermansEarly German Techno Band
KrautGermansShort for sauerkraut, a popular German food.
KukolokodNative AmericansFrom the Beatles song where there is a verse "I am the walrus, kuko loko chu". Walrus live in Alaska.
KullemaiaEstoniansUsed towards Estonians or Finnish, because of their strange language, i suppose. It is used in Lithuania and Latvia. It's an Estonian surname.
KumarIndiansFrom the movie 'Harlad and Kumar go to White Castle', Kumar is the Indian character
Kung-fuChineseChinese delivery person, mainly 'Is that Kung-Fu with my Lo Mein?'
Kunta (Kinte)BlacksFrom Kunta Kinte in the book/movie "Roots."
KuradEstoniansOriginally "Kurad" is an estonian word, which means "Old Nick". Usually it's used by Russians, who are referring to Estonians.
KurochanBlacksJapanese derogatory term-"kuro"=black color; "chan"=suffix used for children or someone younger
KuromboBlacksUsed in Japan; considered very derogatory. Comes from "kuro" (=black color) and "bo" (casual suffix meaning young man).
KushiBlacksIsraelis call black ethiopians kushi and blacks period. Means nigger. Originated from Cush.
KuthiIndiansMeans 'Bitch' In Punjabi
Kwai-loWhitesLiterally meaning "Ghost person/guy". In Cantonese, it's "guih lo". Somewhat popular...used to refer to the presence of British people (whites) when China and Britan were at war, towards the end of the 19th century, and the beginning of the 20th. Can be insulting if said the right way
LabancAustriansReference to the clothing worn by Austrian troops during the Hungarian war for independence .
LabusLatviansLativans say "labi" (good) to everything, whether they mean it or not.
Lamb ChopGreeksGreeks in general love lamb, but also it makes reference to Greek women's hairy sideburns
LamingtonAustralian AboriginalsMost of them are dirty, as they dont bathe and therefore develop dandruff, hence the lamington look (a lamington is an Aussie cake - sponge cake with black/brown icing then rolled into dessicated coconut).
Lamp ShadeJewsThe Nazis had lamp shades made from Jewish skin
Land TorpedoArabsCar bombers.
LandoBlacks"Lando" is the token Black character in both the original Star Wars Trilogy, and in Clerks: The Animated Series (Which lampoons that aspect of Star Wars)
LandscaperMexicansMexicans do a lot of landscaping. Similar to "landscraper."
LandyaArabsActually means 'cut cocks' because of the rite of circumcising followed by Muslims.
Langosta/LangostinaCubansMeans "Lobster", slang for Cuban women because like the lobster they carry all their meat in the tail
Lao-MoHispanicsChinese. Mo is the first chinese character of Moxige (Mexico) and also happened to mean "Old Ink"
Lao-waiWhitesApplies to all foreigners in China. Literally means "Old Outsider."
LaplanderSamiThe Sami (Saami/Sámi) are known for wearing patchwork clothing, which is what 'lap' means. It's used across northern Scandinavia, and is equivalent to calling an Inuit an 'Eskimo'
LapostaItaliansItalian slang for lazy person with a small dick. In some areas its used to describe someone unusually skinny, pedophilia, and I've even heard homosexual. The word has different meaning based on where its said, but it all references Italians.
LappSamiAn old Norwegian name for Sámi that is now considered derogatory. (The Sámi are a people living in Northern Scandinavia)
LarrikinAustraliansNot so much an insult; Comical, roguish individual, prone to rowdy and unruly behaviour, (drunkenness). Coined from an Irish policeman in a Melbourne court, claiming the prisoner was "larkin about". Stereotypical Aussie behaviour.
LassieWhitesTefers to white people smelling like dogs when they get wet
LatifahBlacksReference to famous black actor/singer.
LatrinoHispanicsCombination of "Latino" and "Latrine."
LatteMixed RacesWhite and usually Mexican due to color of skin being similar to the coffee drink.
LatvoLatviansShortening of word
Lava LampHawaiiansAlso works on Pacific Islanders or anyone in the volcanic circle.
Lava NiggerHawaiiansHawaii is made up of many volcanoes.
Lawn JockeyBlacksMost all Lawn Jockeys are Black, sometimes also known as Porch Monkey. Author Ralph Ellison used the term to describe black people who felt/were treated as if they were speaking on behalf of the black race.
LawnmowerMexicansA large portion of the landscapers are Mexican/Hispanic.
LBDNon-WhitesLittle Brown Dude. For anyone not white
LBFMFilipinosFemale Filipinos, or Asians in general. From 70's military slang, stands for "Little Brown Fucking Machine"
LeafblowerHispanicsMany Hispanics are involved with landscaping, and sometimes carry leafblowers
Leb/LebboLebanesePretty Self-explanatory. Used a lot in Australia where there was a large arrival of Lebanese immigrants in the mid 80's. Often not derogatory when used.
LecheWhitesSpanish for milk; color of white skin
LeftyArabsThieves in the Arab countries get their hand chopped off.
LegoAsiansShortened from Lego man, the tiny yellow toy with missing genitalia.
LemonheadAsiansSkin color.
LeprechaunIrishFrom the well-known old Irish myth of the chubby green-clad gnome (what happens when you mix Catholicism with Paganism). Popularized in America by Lucky from the Lucky Charms cereal and St. Patrick's Day.
LeprecoonBlacksCombination of Leprechaun and Coon for blacks of Irish descent.
LeroyBlacksA stereotypically black name. Typically used as the name of a character is a racial joke, e.g.
LeRoy RogersBlacksBlack cowboys.
LevarBlacksEducated blacks. Refers to Levar Burton of "Reading Rainbow" and "Star Trek: The Next Generation" fame.
LiceWhitesSelf-explanatory
Lice-NesterWhitesWhites are known by many to carry and host lice in their hair when they dont keep it clean
LilyWhitesFrom the TV Show 'The Jeffersons'
LimeyBritishThe British Royal Navy supplied a daily ration of lime or lemon juice to their sailors to prevent scurvy.
Lincoln's MistakeBlacksUS President Abraham Lincoln is known to have freed the slaves.
LintheadWhitesPoor working-class whites. Refers to airborne cotton lint in textile plants where low-income whites worked.
LitLithuaniansShortening of "Lithuanian"
LithwhackLithuaniansWas used as a nickname for unstable, mead-swilling Lithuanians.
Little (Black) SamboBlacksAs with the Golliwog, originated as a relatively benign though mildly offensive characterization and was adapted by other writers to embody many black stereotypes of the time. Currently embodies stereotypes of docility, laziness, stupidity, and disloyalty.
Little Brown BuddyFilipinosFDR referred to them as this.
Little HiroshimaAsiansThe United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima during WW2. The association with the city and asian people in general has stuck. Refers mainly to Japanese.
LitvokLithuaniansLithuanian Jews. From the Polish word for Lithuania, Some Jews do not consider this an insult but ethnic Lithuanians do
Liver LipsBlacksSelf Explanatory
LiverlipsBlacksbecause it looks like they have liver on thier faces (originates in the southern US)
LizardChineseRumor that the Chinese evolved from lizards.
LobsterWhitesWhite people burn red like lobsters when they spend too long sunbathing.
LobsterbackBritishRedcoats in Revolutionary War.
LobyHispanicsArmenian word for "beans". Hispanics are known to have a lot of beans in their diet.
LockPolishShort for "polock"
Locust EaterAfghansLocusts are considered to be fine dining in their country, they praise allah for about 3 hours if they should be so fortunate as to obtain such a marvelous bounty
LofanWhitesAnglo-Americans. A Chinese word, not necessarily derogatory.
LovRussiansMany names end in "lov"
LowlanderDutchThe Netherlands are below sea level.
LowriderHispanicsRefers to lowriders. The tricked out, custom cars Hispanic gang members often drive.
LubricanoMexicansVariant of greaser.
LuciusBlacksCommonly used on poor black people. During the period prior to the Civil War, many blacks were named after famous Romans (e.g. Lucius, Marcus, Scipio, etc.)
LuganLithuaniansReasons unknown. Possible origins in the Chicago area.
LugzBlacksNamed after the brand of footwear who's ad campaign is targeted towards blacks.
LuigiItaliansFamous Italian videogame plumber. Used to refer to tall, thin Italians
Lynch-mongerWhitesComes from Whites lynching Blacks before and around US Civil War times. "Monger" meaning someone who promotes this practice.
Ma Se PoesBlacksComes from the general curse used by Afrikaans-speaking South Africans (mainly coloureds in Cape Town), "Jou ma se poes", which means "Your mother's cunt". Not that common anymore
MacScottishCommon Scottish surname prefix.
MacacaIndiansDerived from the word "monkey." Famously used by Republican U.S. Senator George Allen during his 2006 re-election campaign.
MacacoBraziliansThe Argentinians call Brazilians "macacos" (monkeys in brazilian portuguese language) because they are more racially mixed. Specially used in soccer confrontations.
MacaquitoBraziliansThe Argentinians call Brazilians "macaquitos" (little monkeys) because they are more racially mixed.
MacaroniItaliansThe famous macaroni noodle originated in Italy.
Mackerel SnapperIrishIt can be applied to any Catholic, Irish or otherwise. In the past, Catholics were forbidden from eating meat on Fridays. They got around this sort of the same way some vegetarians do, by eating fish (although technically this is not vegetarian, but "pescetarian"). Still observed in heavily-Catholic areas (they even have school/church fish-fry Fridays).
MacLordWhitesMacintosh users, typically caucasians, are often haughty and arrogant much like English lords of Olde.
MadrasisIndiansThe biggest city in South India used to be called Madras(now Chennai).
MaggotWhitesMaggots breed from filth and when the Whites came to America, they brought with them rats and diseases therefore wiping out half of the Native American population. Hence the term "maggots".
Magila GorillaBlacksTerm for a Huge, Fat, Black man.
MahoutIndiansLiterally means "Elephant Driver" but was turned into a popular racial slur around 1997 when a lot of Indains began to move onto Long Island.
Mail-order BrideFilipinosThe Philippines is one of the biggest sources of mail-order brides.
Maize-MuncherNative AmericansNatives are known for there love of corn.
MakakMoroccanMakak is some kinda ape. It's a Belgian word.
MakaronifresserItaliansGerman. Fressen is impolite term for eating (people essen, but animals fressen).
MalabariMalayali/IndianPopular slang used in the MiddleEast to describe the Malayalam speaking people from Kerala state in India. Malabar which is a part of Kerala used to have economic ties with the MiddleEast because of the spice trade. However the term Malabari is now considered a derogatory word.
Maldito BoriPuerto RicansPuerto Ricans come from Boriquen and call themselves Boriquas. Bori is short for that. Maldito is used so commonly before Bori by many other Hispanics because they steal, rob, kill, and smell. Maldito means "god-damned".
MammyBlacksSimilar to Aunt Jemima. Stereotype of black women as nannies to white children, especially overweight black women - see "Gone With The Wind".
MandingoBlacksIn reference to the 1975 blacksploitation movie with the same name.
MandinkaBlacksReference to the motion picture "Roots": A Mandinka warrior was a 'Big Black Buck'.
MangoHawaiiansReference to the mongoloid appearance of many Hawaiins and other Pacific islanders.
MangosteenIndiansThe mangosteen is a fruit that grows in the East Indies and is black on the outside but white on the inside. Refers to Indians who have forgotten their heritage.
Mangro-MonkeyBlacksMonkeys live in mangroves.
MannyPortugueseBecause it seems nine out of ten Portuguese guys are named "Manuel", or "Manny"
Manuel LaborMexicansMexicans residing in the United States are used predominantly for manual labor. Manuel is a common hispanic name.
MaoChineseFrom Mao Tse-tung, original leader of communist China.
MapeCanadiansMaple leaf on their flag.
Maple Leaf NiggerCanadiansTheir flag has a maple leaf on it.
Maple-SuckerCanadiansRefers to Canadian people and the assumption that they consume lots of maple syrup
MarioItaliansFamous Italian vidoegame plumber. Used to refer to fat Italians.
MaroonBlacksWhen the slave ships had a troublemaking slave-to-be they would drop him off on a small island or rock in the middle of the ocean thus 'marooning' him.
Marsh NiggerDutchThe Netherlands is a very marshy country
MarshmallowWhitesA traditional, middle-aged caucasian: Soft and White.
MARTABlacksMetro Atlanta Regional Transit Authority. Or as it's sometimes known: Moving Africans Rapidly Through Atlanta.
Martha StewartWhitesMeans like a bad term for white housewife, bored crooked ass homemaker.
MascotNative AmericansTheir likeness is often mascots for sports teams
MassaWhitesBlack Southern speech. The Negro slaves addressed their Masters in this way.
Mat SalehWhitesMalaysian slur for caucasians.
Matza-GobblerJewsMatza is Jewish un-levened bread
MatzahJewsRefers to the Jewish food matzah balls
Mavro/MavBlacksGreek word for black
MayateBlacksHispanic term for 'Nigger.'
MayflowerWhitesAmerican whites. Reference to the ship called Mayflower.
MayonnaiseWhitesSkin color.
McChiggerMixed RacesIrish/Chinese/African American mix
McGookVietnameseSoldier in name called them that, referring to McDonalds (slaughtered meat)
McKrautMixed RacesGerman/Irish person. Used in the Godfather trilogy.
McNiggaBlacksReference to McDonald's new line of advertising campaigns marketed towards blacks.
McNuggetScottishFor scottish or irish children - Mc (or Mac) for scottish/irish, nugget to represent that they are children
McSpicMixed RacesMixed race of Irish and Hispanics
McWopMixed RacesIrish/Italian, Mick and Wop, play on common Irish last names.
MDWhitesMelanin Deficient
MeadIrishThe Irish are commonly drunk on mead and mead-derived alcohols
Meat PieAsians"Yellow on the outside, black on the inside."
MeatballItaliansSelf-explanatory
MechanicalBlacksEnglish rhyming slang - Mechanical digger = Nigger
Med WopMediterraneansSelf-explanatory.
MehiMexicanX's (like J's) are pronounced in Spanish like an English H. Thus this slur is a mockery of their pronounciation.
MelanzanaBlacksItalian for "eggplant" - very dark black people have a purplish tint to their skin, so does eggplant.
MellanoidBlacksDictionary: one having dark pigmentation.
Melon JohnnyBlacksItalian slang for Blacks.
MemetisTurksGreek pronounciation of the Islamic name of Mehmet
MemphisWhitesDirty white trailor trash people normally resemble the population of Memphis, TN.
MerkinAmericansAmerican pronunciation of "American", also a pubic wig
MeshbackWhitesFor Rednecks. Refers to the mesh-backed caps they wear
MeshkyBlacksTranslated into Farsi (Persian language) means "black". Used commonly among young white boys as undercover means of saying "nigger"
MestizoHispanicsSpecifically, Spanish/Native American mixed breed. Not polite, but not taboo either. From the Spanish word for "mixed".
MexcrementMexicansObvious combination of "Mexican" and "excrement"
Mexi-Ho'sMexicansTerm to describe Mexican girls who get pregnant at an early age.
Mexican'tMexicansBased on the stereotype that Mexicans are lazy.
MexicoonMixed RacesMexican/Black mix.
MexijewMixed RacesMexican/Jewish mix.
MeximeseMixed RacesMexican/Vietnamese
Mi DangBlacksThe Vietnamese term for African Americans.
MichelliWhitesCommonly used to refer to Whites living in southern United States.
Mick/Mic/McIrishMany Irish surnames begin with "Mc" or "Mac." Many Irish are also named after the famed Michael Collins, making Michael (Mick) a very common name. Not as derogatory as Paddy.
MidnightBlacksSelf-explanatory.
MiggerMexicansMexicans/Hispanics who act black.
MiguelMexicansStereotypical name for Mexicans
MilanoMixed RacesBlack/White mix. In reference to the cookie.
MilkWhitesDue to the light color of their skin
Milk DudBlacksA black person with a shaved head.
MilkheadWhitesVery white with a big head. Can be heard in John Waters' "Female Trouble"
MilkmanBlacksBlack men who prefer white women. Used by blacks.
MilkyWhitesReferring to their racism and white skin.
MingiaItaliansIn Sicilian dialect it means 'dick'.
MishwaBlacksMeans "barbequed" or "grilled" in Arabic, blacks for their dark skin. Mishweya for females.
Miss CleoBlacksA reference to the (in)famous commercial personality.
Missing ToothWhitesRedneck whites commonly have missing teeth.
Missippi Tree EmblemBlacksDue to when they were hung in the Southern states.
Mississippi Blue LipBlacksOld redneck term.
Mister CharlesVietnameseUsed during the vietnam war referring to VC or Victor Charlie.
Mister CharlieWhitesLying, Conniving, Untrustworthy white
MiyagiAsiansFrom the movie The Karate Kid
MiyateBlacksMexican/Latino slang for "minority".
MLKBlacksPronouced "milk," made due to misrepresentation of national holidays
MoMexicansAcronym for Mexican Orderly: Used in jails to refer to mexican trustees.
Mo (2)EskimosShortened version of "Eskimo"
Mo And YoBlacks2 of the more common sounds they make in their general street slang.
MoanbackBlacksFrom Southern black garbage men giving the driver directions on when to back up (Come on back, or 'mon back).
MOBAmericansMorbidly Obese Bodies on account of Americans are mostly fat (also could be Morbidly Obese Bitches for women)
MochaArabsSkin color (not quite black).
MockeyJewsJews "mocked" Jesus at his death.
MocroMoroccansUsed by themselves and the Dutch. Originated from Spanish
Modern Farm EquipmentMexicansMany Mexicans work in agriculture today. Evolved from the "Antique Farm Equipment" slur for Blacks.
MoeChineseSince Chinese always have haircuts that look like Moe from The 3 Stooges
Mof/MoffenGermansUsed by the Dutch in the 2nd World War.
MohowNative AmericansIndians have Mohawks & Pow wows.
MojackIcelandicsMilitary term for Icelandics, origin unknown[?]
MojadoHispanicsMeans 'wet' or 'dunked' in Spanish. See Mojo
MojoHispanicsNormally used among Hispanics towards other Hispanics. "Mojo" derives from "mojado" meaning "wet" i.e. wet-backs. Mojados are Mexican citizens while pochos are Mexican-Americans.
MokeHawaiiansRefers to how locals in Hawaii are big/fat/dumb. Used by locals similar to how blacks use "nigger."
Molecko JeckoEgyptiansA term used for an Epygtian young male in America. "Molecko Jecko" was a character in a comedy who used to come to America just to buy a lifetime supply of milkshakes. Comes from the word "Moleckum" meaning "drink sipper" in Arabic.
MondayBlacksNobody likes Mondays.
MongrelMixed RacesWhen dogs of two different breeds, breed. The offspring is called a mongrel breed
MonkeyBlacksSimilar appearance/genetics.
MonkeyboyBlacksPeople once believed, because of their high cranium, blacks were close cousins to primates.
MonoBlacksA hispanic term for blacks meaning monkey in most dialects.
MontanaHispanicsDerived from the movie "Scarface" which stars a cuban immigrant druglord named "Tony Montana", slur usually said with a Spanish accent
MontuBlacksOld African word that refers to tribes people.
MookChineseA 'mook jonk' is a wooden dummy used in kung fu. Word defined as "an ineffectual, foolish, or contemptible person."
MooliachiBlacksFemale version of Mooley. Used in The Godfather.
MoolieBlacksShortened from Melanzane, meaning "eggplant" in Italian. Eggplants have black skin.
MoolignonBlacksItalian for eggplant (technically Mulignane). Could be combination of Moolie and hooligan.
Moon Cricket (1)BlacksSee Cricket. Possibly derived from the "MC" often used after many black nicknames. Also a possible reference to the minoral aspect of the African race in the United States. A black person(cricket) in a sea of white(the moon).
Moon Cricket (2)WhitesThe slur is also used by some Native Americans against whites: "moon" as in pale, and "cricket" as in whites have big eyes and gangly legs. Whites also make annoying sounds like crickets.
MoorArabsFor the Muslims that invaded Europe during the Middle Ages. Also used as derogatory against those of ancestry where the Moors settled (Spain, Sicily) - they are "part Moor".
MooseKoreansUsed by American GIs to refer to Korean whores because of their facial features.
MoosefuckerCanadiansTom Green, a Canadian, mocked sexual contact with a moose on his television show.
MoronMormonsSimiliar words
Morta CristoJewsItalian for 'Christ-killer.'
MosesJewsFamous Jew who led his people out of Egypt.
MoskalRussiansUsed by Ukrainians, because of the arrogance of the Moscow citizens
Mosquito (1)MuslimsReference to Muslims going to mosques.
Mosquito (2)JewsJews tend have long noses, similar to a mosquito.
Moss EaterWhitesWhite trash in the Pacific Northwest.
MottisaBlacksBack in slave days the Black servants would ask "Mo tee Sah", which in proper English translates to "More tea Sir?"
Mountain MonkeyNorwegiansDanish slur for Norwegians. Frequently used at sporting events.
MouseWhitesUsed by Blacks to refer to nervous ("shook") white people walking through the ghetto.
Mow-MowBlacksRefers to the Mau Mau movement in Kenya , that rose up in protest to the theft of their land by the British. Mau Mau is european-invented name; the Gikuyu people is the Kenyan name.
MozzieMuslimsShortend term
Mr. BigBlacksFrom Yaphet Kotto's Character in the Bond film "Live and Let Die."
Mr. BojanglesBlacksWilliam "Bojangles" Robinson was a famous black dancer.
MSG FarmersChineseThe Chinese use a harmful additive, M.S.G., in their food to enhance the flavor.
Muck (1)EskimosShort for Eskimuck, due to the problems the Eskimo have pronouncing the English language.
Muck (2)Native AmericansShort for "Muckleshoot", one of the most stereotypical and despised tribes of the Pacific Northwest
MuckadooBlacksShawnee, Native American term for "Mud person"
MuckerIrishUsed in Boston because Irish immigrants could mostly only find employment helping to fill in the Back Bay which was at the time, marsh and water.
MudMixed RacesBlack/White mix, or white women who date black men
Mud DuckBlacksDark skin. See Mud People.
Mud FlapsBlacksBlack people who have large lips.
Mud PeopleBlacksSentiment that only Wasps are born with souls, everyone else God made from mud. Also suggests life without meaning, value or worth. Used by the church that was attended by Mr. Smith - the hate killer that shot up a bunch of Jews and Blacks in the summer of '99.
Mud SharkWhitesWhite girls who date black men.
Mud TurtleBlacksBeing bottom-feeders; Mud "musk" turtles have a distinct odor and are mud-colored
MudakRussiansSimilar to dumb ass, but very explicit.
MudskipperWhitesA white woman who dates black men.
MudslideMexicansWhat a jailbreak of Mexicans looks like.
MufasaBlacksJames Earl Jones' character from The Lion King.
Muffin-headBlacksReference to the popular black hair style of afro's.
MuhammadArabsCommon name.
Muk/MuktukEskimosComes from the main Eskimo food source - Muktuk - whale fat/meat.
MuktukEskimosMuktuk is eskimo for whale blubber
MulanChineseFemale charater in a chinese story
MuleHispanicsHispanics transport drugs.
MullatoMixed RacesBlack/White mix, usually. The Spanish "Mullato" translates to "like a mule." Could refer to any mixed breed.
MulletardWhitesRetarded white trash with a mullet.
MulletheadWhitesBad hair cut (short on top, long in back) rural whites sport fashionably. Could easily be shortened to just "mullet."
MulunyanBlacksItalian word for egg plant, which is black when uncooked.
MungVietnameseVietnamese people that were relocated to America by the US government during and after the Vietnam War. It's actually the correct pronunciation of the word "Hmong", mountain-dwelling people inhabiting southeastern China and the northern parts of Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand. Also used derisively to apply to all Asian persons. Also a type of bean/bean sprout used in oriental cuisine.
MungenChineseA Tamil word used by the Indians to insult the Chinese
Mungie CakeWhitesWhite sponge cake found in Europe.
MuntBlacksRhodesian. Comes from the African word for "person"
MuppWhitesRefers to white people who are as filthy as a mop.
MuppetfuckerWhitesBackwoods inbred rednecks of the U.S. south are called muppetfuckers because they look like Muppets.
MurrayMaoriSounds similar to "Māori", New Zealand aboriginals.
MushuAsiansProbably from Asian kid on Crank Yankers
MusunguWhitesSwahili word for white people
MuttMixed RacesAny mix of races. The regular use of 'mutt' refers to dogs of mixed breed.
MuzzieArabsA lot of Arabs are Muslims. Muslim, Muzzie.
My Friend!IndiansStarted by the constant greetings of the clerks of a deli as they greet customers.
MythmakerGreeksBecause the Greeks made up myths
N'erBlacksNonchalant way of saying "nigger."
N.E.D.ScottishNon Educated Delinquent. A major subculture in Scotland, NEDs are young criminal men who live off government handouts.
N.L.B.Whites"Nigger Loving Bitch." Represents a woman, while not of the African race, sleeps with those who are.
NacaBlacksNorth American Concrete Ape
NachoHispanicsBased on the popular snack.
NacoHispanicsNative Mexicans. Used as an insult by city dwellers on indigenous, small town inhabitants or vulgar people even from the big city.
NadeCanadiansShortened form of "Canadian." Nades is a 2v1 game of tennis.
NafferArabsNaf short for North-African
NAGABlacksNorth American Ground Ape; Affectionately used by the LAPD during the Watts riot in Los Angeles.
NagasakiJapaneseSelf explanatory
NagurBlacksThe Irish-Americans called black people "Nagurs" because they could not pronounce the word "Nigger" with their accent.
NAHABlacksNorth American Hairless Apes
NammerVietnameseDerived from Vietnam being called "Nam".
Nanner (1)BlacksBanana/Monkey/etc related. Also a way to mask the word Nigger
Nanner (2)Afghans"Nann" is the main bread that Afghans eat.
NAPABlacksNother American Pavement Apes.
NapalmVietnameseNapalm was used during the Vietnam war.
Napkin NiggerIndiansObvious reasons.
Nappy HeadBlacksRefers to hair type.
Nappy-headed HoBlacksBlack female basketball players (Thanks Don Imus, you racist douchebag)
Narrow BackIrishThe son or daughter of an Irish immigrant.
NASAAfrican AmericansNorth American Street Ape
NatashaRussiansFrom the common Slavic woman's name, used in Turkey and other countries to refer to East European prostitutes, and by extension to any East European woman, with the suggestion that they are all whores.
NateNative AmericansShortened. Could probably be used on any native peoples.
NaziGermansSelf-explanatory.
NeanderthalScottishNeanderthals were supposedly discovered in Scotland.
NeckWhitesShortened version of 'redneck.'
NeecheeNative AmericansLove of Lychee fruit.
Neekeri/NekruBlacksFinnish for "nigger."
NegativeBlacksSouth African - Referred to as undeveloped (as in film negatives).
NegressBlacksBlack female. Adapted from "nigger".
NegroBlacksOnce acceptable, it is now often taken derogatorily by Blacks.
NegroidBlacksNegro + oid; +oid being a general english suffix meaning related to.
NegrophiliacWhitesWhite people with an unhealthly obsession with niggers, derived from necrophiliac.
NellyBlacksLike Mammy. Common black name/character in Antebellum South.
NetheadHispanicsChicano slur used in L.A. From Mexican boys wearing thin nets to cover their hair.
New York MetHispanicsThere are a lot of Hispanics on the Mets.
NewfieCanadiansNewfoundlanders. Some of the people from Newfoundland are considered to be less intelligent.
NewspaperMixed RacesNewspapers are Black & White.
NewyoricanPuerto RicansPuerto Ricans living in New York
NFTBlacksNFT is the name of the MetroBus system in Buffalo, the initials came to represent Nigger Freight Train
NgAsiansPronounced 'Ing' . Ng is a very common Asian surname that is considered goofy and is used derogatorily.
Ni-niBlacksUsed instead of "nigger" in potentially sensitive company, to avoid being overheard, or to appear politically correct.
NicheBlacksUsed by Cubans regarding Blacks.
Nickel NoseJewsMoney and Facial characteristic.
Nico/aNicaraguansNon-derogatory Nickname used by themselves and others.
Nig-nogBlacksUsed in England. Probably from the Dutch "niknok" (nigger) by way of South Africa.
NigduMixed RacesNigger + Hindu. Half black, half Indian. Also an Indian trying to act black.
NiggabyteBlacksA computer geek who happens to be Black.
NiggapotomousBlacksAn extremely fat nigger.
Nigger (1)BlacksMost likely originates with the Latin word "niger" which translates to "black". Similar words for "black" exist in other languages (Spanish, for example, is "negro"). Also somewhat relates to the African country Nigeria, which is primarily black. Many variations exist, including "Nig", "Nigel", "Niggy", "Niggly", etc. Some interesting history.
Nigger (2)WhitesIrony
Nigger DiggerWhitesA white female who dates black men.
Nigger MagnetWhitesWhite girl with a big ass
Nigger mortisBlacksIt's like rigor mortis, except you're just too lazy to move.
NiggerachiBlacksBlack person who acts Hispanic
NiggeretteBlacksBlack women. Adapted from: Nigger, See: Nigger.
NiggericanMixed RacesBlack/Puerto Rican mix.
NiggerinoBlacksA little nigger
NiggeroidBlacksUsually light skinned mixed breed black and any other race.
NiggletBlacksBlack children. Adapted from mixing Nigger with the word piglet (a baby pig)
Night Club BomberMuslimsBali Bombing
Night FighterBlackWas probably originally coined in the Boer War when the British/Afrikaaneers were fighting the Zulus
Night-RiderWhitesWhite women who date Black men.
NightcrawlerBlacksOut at night,
NightliteWhitesWhite people that live in Africa are brighter than others at night
NigligeBlacksThis describes the snow that piles up on the side of the street that turns black. To make a black snowman, you use niglige.
NiglooBlacksIn northern Canada, it refers to Blacks living way up north in the cold with the Eskimos.
NignorantBlacksNigger + ignorant.
NigonometryBlacksBlacks who are scholars at math.
NigookMixed RacesNigger + gook. Self explanatory.
NigraBlacksUsed by Whites in the Jim Crow South who were too lace-curtain to say "nigger" but too racist to say "Negro."
NigressBlacksBlack women. Nigress is to Nigger as Tigris is to Tiger.
NikeMixed RacesNigger + Kike = Nike
NiknokBlacksDutch version of Nigger.
NikonAsiansPopular brand of camera. Asian tourists are known to take a lot of photographs.
NillaWhitesUsed by white people to describe other white people, is offensive if black people say it to whites. (i.e. "sup mah nilla?") Mocking the fact that its offensive to blacks when whites say nigger. Reference to the coloring of vanilla flavored foods.
NinaIrishNo Irish Need Apply (from the days of the potato famine and they immigrated to the US and nobody wanted to hire them)
Nine IronAsiansGolf club with a dramatic degree of loft, ostensibly resembling stereotypical Asian 'slanted' eyes. As slanted as...
Nineteens (19's)BlacksWhen choosing an exterior color for a Cadillac, a popular car amongst Blacks, the color code for black is 19.
Ninja (1)AsiansThe idea of ninjas comes from Asia
Ninja (2)BlacksNinjas wear black clothing.
NinkChineseChinese person acting Black
NinkyMixed RacesBlack/White mix. See Carlton or Zebra. It can be both.
NipJapaneseShortened version of Nipponese(the former name for the Japanese.
Nip/NipperJapaneseShort for Nippon meaning "Japan".
NiponeseJapaneseUsed instead of 'Japanese.'
NipperJapaneseThey live in Japan, also known as Nippon.
NippopotomusJapaneseA Japanese person of robust proportions.
NiptaiMixed RacesJapanese/Thailandese
NitNative AmericansChivington ordered him men: "kill and scalp all, big and little; nits make lice" just before the Sand Creek massacre in 1864. This was an explination as to why troops were ordered to kill Indian children.
NitchBlacksThe females. Nigger-Bitch.
NogBlacksStands for "Nigger Out of Gas". Used by White police officers to describe Blacks who run out of gas and wait for the police to supply them some, which, supposedly, by law they have to do.
NOLABlacksHurricane Katrina evacuees
NonWhitesUsed by Native Americans to describe people who are "non-native". This can be directed at any race, but primarily used toward whites. Simply a descriptive word used from native to native.
NonswimmerBlacksYou don't often see Black swimming
NoocBlacksCoon backwards
Noodle NiggerChineseSelf Explanatory
NoogerChineseNoodle-nigger.
NooginNorwegiansColumnist Mike Royko invented this one, claiming that there were no insults for Norwegians, because they were too well-liked and "nice." So he made this one up for a 1978 column.
NorbaggeNorwegiansUsed in Sweden to describe Norwegians
NordskiScandinaviansThey come from "da Nord".
NorkNorth KoreansSelf Explanatory
NorskNorwegiansOne of the words used by the Swedes for Norwegians
NorskyNorwegiansShortened/derogatory slang term
North MexicanCanadiansBecause Canada is on the north side of the U.S. Border
NovemberBlacksIn the phonetic alphabet, "nigger" is spelled: November - India - Golf - Golf - Echo - Romeo
Nubian PrincessBlacksOriginally was a compliment for Black women, grew popularity from the movie "Friday" then was commonly used mockingly under mentality that a Nubian meaning African even with a title of princess is still a Nigger.
Number 2BlacksUsually when checking off racial or ethnic background African-American is the second choice.
NungaAustralian AboriginalsOriginally an Aboriginal name for themselves as a people; used by others, however, it is considered derogatory.
NuprinAsians"Little, yellow, different."
NurpleBlacksAfrican Blacks, specifically. "So black they appear purple."
O.J.BlacksFrom the football star/accused murderer O.J. Simpson.
O.T.W.BlacksOther Than White. Could be used for any non-caucasian race
Oar TuggersBlacksSelf explanatory
OBGBlacksOriginal Blue Gums. Refering to the color of thier gums
OcnodArabsA bastardization of Achnad, a common Arab name.
OctoroonMixed RacesA person who is 1/8th Black. Originated by the Spanish in the 14th/15th century as they were very exact in their racial classifications to determine a person's worth in society.
OfayWhitesUsed to be popular with political types who were down with their "African Roots." Made popular in the play "A Raisin in the Sun." Possibly of Creole origin meaning something similar to "foe."
Off BeatWhitesWhite people can't dance (well).
Off-WhiteMediterraneansDarker skin yet still called white
Oil BaronArabsSelf explanatory
Oil JunkyAmericansThe United States is a major consumer of oil.
Oil SlickBlacksA very dark skinned black person who is sweaty, making his skin slippery.
OlaNorwegiansSwedish slang for stupid Norwegian.
OlafScandinaviansOlaf is a common Scandinavians (Swede, Norwegian) name
Old Brown TuckerBlacksSlur for an old African American man. Comes from a popular song during the time of the Civil War.
Old FigWhitesFigs are white cookies; used by the infamous "Word Association" skit on Saturday Night Live with Chevy Chase and Richard Pryor
OlejnikSlovakiansCoined from the famous Peter Olejnik Hatred fund
Olive NiggerGreeksGreece is renowned for its olives.
Olive-PickerGreeksLarge amount of olives
OlympicanMexicansFrom the joke "Why are there no Mexicans in the olympics? Because every Mexican who can run, jump, or swim is in this country!"
OmarosaBlacksBitchy black woman from the TV show "The Apprentice"
OnionheadUrkraniansBased on their buildings having large onion-type roofs
OPECArabsThe Organization of Petrolium Exporting Countries
OpieWhitesBlacks call goofy whites this.
Oquizi OhchaWhitesMeans 'White Devil'. From Africa
Orange PickerHispanicsFrom all the Hispanics that work in the agriculture industry in California.
OrangieDutchThe national Dutch color is Orange, and they manifest this color everwhere in their country- from soccer season to vehicle paint jobs
OrbBlacksThe word 'bro' backwards.
Oreo (1)BlacksA black person who acts white. Black on the outside, white on the inside. Or a person who half black/half white.
Oreo (2)AsiansOreo is bastardized form of Oriental.
OrientalAsianConsidered offensive because it dates back to "Orientalism," when Asians were considered savages and Asian women were all seen as sexual objects.
OrlandoBlacksUsed by other black people to refer to the 'old-school' blacks who do not keep current with the 'gansta' styles of music or clothing.
OrnamentalAsiansFrom Oriental.
OsamaArabsOsama Bin Laden, obviously
OsrougeMixed RacesNative American/Black mix. Rouge means 'Red' in French.
OtakuWhitesA white person that tries to be Japanese in every way
OthelloBlacksRefers to black men who only date white women. Reference to the Shakespearean play of the same title about a black man named Othello married to a white woman.
Oven MagnetJewsAttracted to the inside of ovens.
Oven-BakedJewsWorld War II reference.
Oven-DwellerJewsWorld War II reference.
OyeCubans(Pronounced "o-yay") Derogatory term used by non-Cubans. Derived from their frequent and rude use of the word "oye" in conversation. Means "hey," or "hey you."
OyeboWhitesIt literally means peeled skin. It is what the Yoruba people of Nigeria used to call the first Europeans they saw.
OzAustraliansShortened form of Aussie
P-1AsiansP-1 is a commonly used abbreviation for traffic collision reports for Party #1, Party #1 is normally the person at fault for a collision.
P. R.Puerto Ricansself-explanatory
P.L.O.ArabsPalestinian Liberation Organization
P.O.A.BlacksPreviously Owned American
Pac ManPakistanisSounds similar to pac-man (the early 80s arcade game)
PachucoMexicansA gang of Mexicans living in California in the 1940s
PaddyIrishUsed mainly in Britain. Similar negativity connotations as "nigger". Comes from St. Patrick and/or from the common Irish name Padraig. Also spelled Patty.
Paddy WagonIrishVariation of "paddy." The term Paddy Wagon derives from the idea that the Irish were all criminals, and when the police came to quell a brawl or something of the like, they would just be rounding up a bunch of "paddys."
Pajama MammaArabsArab (and/or Muslim) women wear clothes that resemble pajamas
PakehaNew ZealandersWhite New Zealanders. Not generally seen as derogatory. The word derives from 'pakepakeha'...mythical fair-skinned human-like creatures and now means any New Zealander with predominantly European ancestry. Was referenced in the news recently when some white Kiwis tried to get it changed on their census forms because it was racist - "Pakeha" translates to "White pig", a reference both to what the Maoris thought of the first English settlers, and the way the same settlers tasted when eaten - salty, like the wild pigs they also ate.
PakiIndiansShort for Pakistani. Often not derogatory when used. In The UK many Indians and Pakistanis have been lumped under the same term. It's *much* more of a slur to Indians
PakoniggyMixed RacesPakistani/Black mix.
PalPalestiniansSelf-explanatory
PalangiWhitesSamoan name for Caucasians
PalefaceWhitesThe brim of a cowboy's hat would make an odd suntan across his face. The bottom half would be tanned dark, while the top half remained pale because it was shaded by the brim. The Native American sign for a white person was wiping the index finger across their own face along the bridge of the nose, indicating the border between dark and light skin on a cowboy's face. They came to call the white men "pale faces".
PaleostinianPalestiniansAccusing the Palestinians of primitive, barbarous behavior.
PalesimianPalestiniansCombination of "Palestinian" with "simian", i.e. ape-like or subhuman.
PalewhineianPalestiniansIsraeli, meaning discontent nature of Palestinians
Palm BeacherJewsElderly Jews in Palm Beach County Florida deadlocked the election for 2 months.
PaltaBlacksMeans avocado in south american spanish, referring to the color of a ripe avocado
PancakeAsiansFacial characteristics.
Pancake (2)WhitesDark on the outside, white in the middle.
PandaPanamaniansMispronunciation.
Panda TrainerChinesePandas are from China.
PanfaceChineseFaces flat like they were hit with a pan.
PanheadAsiansFacial characteristics.
Papa GanoushArabsA play on the arabic food baba ganoush, an eggplant and garlic sauce which is often consumed by arabic people.
PaperbagCreoleThe light color blacks in South Louisiana, mainly around New Orleans (Creoles), skin is the color of a brown paper bag.
PapoloBlacksHawaiian word for "purple."
ParagraphHispanicsReferring to hispanic children. 'Not quite an essay (see ese), but a paragraph.'
ParaguaParaguayansArgentines refer to the poorer Paraguayan immigrants who live in Argentina as "Paraguas." It means "umbrella", only related with the alike pronunciation, nevertheless derogatory.
Paris HiltonWhitesBased off the hotel heiress who represents every negative stereotype about WASP women.
ParsikPersiansArmenian word for Persians. Insulting, apparently.
PastyfaceWhitesUsed mainly by Blacks to refer to a really pale White person. The vanilla, creamy color of Whites' skin that seldom gets exposed to the sun. Derogatory in nature.
PatelIndiansMeans "Innkeeper" or "Motel Owner". Pal is a name of rich, land owning Indians. It means landowner. It's a slur because only the rich Indians would come to western countries years ago, a flood of patels.
Patio PrimateBlacksPolitically-correct version of "Porch Monkey"
PatnéCreoleStems from the word "partner". Commonly used by Creole-speaking blacks.
Patty (1)AsiansAbundance of rice patties in Asia
Patty (2)WhitesWhites used to pat black people on top of thier head for good luck. Blacks reffered to whites as patty.
Peanut Butter BrotherArabsNot quite White; Not Quite Black. The color of peanut butter.
PeasouperFrench CanadiansLate 19th, early 20th century slur, refers to the fact that pea soup was a popular food amongst the people of Quebec
PeckerwoodWhitesOriginated in the South (pre-Civil War by the slaves). Comes from red-necked woodpecker. See: Redneck
PeckinWhitesReminiscent of farm life and chickens pecking the ground when eating seed.
Peeled BananaAsiansAmericanized Asians who try to act like whites.
PekkaFinnishUsed by many Estonian and Russian immigrants in Finland. They think that every Finn is "pekka" and that they are jerks. Also known as "suomalaine pekka", which means "Finnish Pekka".
Pelu-anoPeruviansPelu-ano means hairy ass but at the same time sound like Peruano, Peruvians in Spanish.
Pen and InkChineseCockney rhyming slang, chink = pen and ink
PendosGreeksUsed by Russians as a derogatory term for Greeks. There has been a sizable Greek community in southern Russia for many generations. Many of them originally hailed from the Pontus region of Turkey. Hence Pontus=Pendos.
Penny ChaserJewsThe old "Jews are cheap" thing.
Penny-PincherJewsCheapness
PepikCzechsCzech Males. Pepik is a Czech name that sounds funny to Polish people, so we called them Pepiks.
PepperFrench CanadiansA derivative of Pepsi. Quebec is the only place in North America where Pepsi has traditionally outsold Coke.
PepperbellyHispanicsThey eat a lot of peppers. Refrence to their love for spicy foods.
PepsiFrench CanadiansEmpty from the neck up. Stereotypical softdrink of choice (considered quite insulting). Related to "Pepper".
Perm SpermWhitesMeaning they are forever white, since they were a sperm to when they were born through their entire live they stay white like a sperm.
PerogyUkrainiansFrom the popular Ukrainian dish.
PersuasionWhitesSimilar sound to Caucasion; Implies their persuasive, scandalous actions and attitudes.
Peter Pan/TinkerbellDutchThe Dutch live in the Netherlands (Neverland)
Petrol SniffersAustralian AboriginalsIn Australia they sniff all the petrol and gas.
PetroleraWhitesUsed by Hispanics against White Women that like Black Men. Comes from the word Petrolio or Petrolium in Spanish. Indicates that these women like Petrolium because them men they date are black like petrolium
PetroleroHispanicsHispanics Who Are Attracted To Blacks. Means "Oil Drillers".
PetrovichSlovakiansCommon (sounding) name
Pez DispenserBlacksUsed to refer to black women who have a great deal of children.
PhlegmBelgiansPronounced "flems", from Monty Python's Flying Circus.
PickaninnyBlacksFrom the days of slavery. Three possible origins: The slave owners would "pick a nincompoop" from the lineup of slaves; or the slave children who couldn't pick cotton "ain't pickaninny"; in some parts of the south, breasts are referred to as ninnys, so pickaninny was a reference to blacks being used as wetnurses.
Pie FaceEskimosRound shape of their faces. Most like originates from (or at least made popular by) the comic book The Green Lantern, who had a mechanic Tom "Pieface" Kalmaku. Tom was an Alaskan Innuit (Eskimo) who was called Pieface because his features made his "eyes look like an eskimo pie."
PiffkeGermansPronounced "pif - ka." Used by Bavarians/Austrians to refer to North Germans (after a famous Prussian with the last name "Pieffke").
Pig-fuckerWhitesOne who engages in the act of pig-fucking, a favorite pass time among those hailing from rural areas of America's southern states.
PiggerPakistanisPakistanis trying to act black.
Pigmently-ChallengedWhitesSelf-explanatory
PIGSMediterraneansPortuguese, Italian, Greek, Spanish. Specifically refers to Mediterranean men and their piggish behavior toward women in particular
PikachuJapaneseA popular Japanese cartoon character.
PikajewMixed RacesA Jewish Asian.
PikeyGypsiesReferenced in the film "Snatch."
PilgrimWhitesAll white people come from Europe, they claim to be American, but they are not, they are pilgrims. It's a racist term because when white people realize the truth, whatever pride they have in being American will be crushed. This term is mostly used by Mexicans and Native Americans, which happen to be the real Americans, not whites.
PindosAmericansA new word for "american" used in Russia
PindunderjipIndiansFrom the joke; What is an East Indian that got hit by a truck called? Answer; Pindunbderjip or Pinned under jeep.
Pine SolBlacksA fat black woman - inspired by the Pine Sol commercials.
Pine Tree OrnamentBlacksPine trees were the tree of choice to hang blacks
Pineapple (1)BlacksBlacks who act like Asians, or is very into Asian culture. Black on the outside, yellow on the inside
Pineapple (2)FilipinosPineapples grow there and they kinda look like pineapples. Short, Fat, with weird hair.
Pineapple LumpAsiansReference to asian vehicles?
Pineapple NiggerHawaiiansPineapples grow there.
PinebackCanadiansCanadians in the United States illegally. Wetbacks have to cross a river, pinebacks deal with pine trees.
PinewoodWhitesPine being a whiter colored wood than most.
PineyWhitesWomen who use the pine tree shaped car fresheners as perfume to remove a multitude of smells inherent to the white trash lifestyle.
Ping PongChineseBecause Ping Pong is the favorite sport of the chinese
Ping-pangAsiansMimics the way their language sounds to non-Asians.
Pink ToeWhitesThey have pink toes
Pink-HeelBlacksColor of heel is pink.
PinkaloidWhitesRefers to skin color
PinkoRussiansOriginally referred to Communist sympathizers - later as a general slur against all Leftists, including Communist Party members. Now pretty much synonymous with Russians/Communists.
PinkyWhitesSkin color closer to pink
Pinky PoopMixed RacesVietnamese/Black mix. For when Black soldiers had kids with Vietnamese women.
PinocchioJewsPinocchio's nose corrolates with that of a stereotypical Jew.
PintoMixed RacesWhite/Native American mix. Pinto horses are white and brown.
Pipe BlowerScottishReference to bag pipes
PiperScottishAs in bag pipes
PitBlacksBlack Children. Stands for 'Perpetrator In Training.'
PizdaglazAsiansCombination of Russian words "pizda" ("cunt") and "glaz(a)" ("eyes") Pronounced "peezdah-glahz." Self-explanatory.
PizzaJewsBoth go in the oven.
Pizza NiggerItaliansSelf-explanatory (and people keep submitting it over and over again)
PizzabagelMixed RacesItalian/Jewish mix. Popular in New York as Italian and Jewish neighborhoods grew together.
PlantainDominicansPlantains are a main food source of Dominicans
Plastic PaddyIrishTerm used by the Irish describing those who grew up in the a foreign country (specifically the UK) and still identify as being Irish.
Platano PowerDominicansNeed for Dominicans to always eat and have Platanos in their house.
Plate TossersAsiansThey name their kids by throwing plates down the stairs and seeing what sound it makes. (Ching, Chong, Ding)
PlatneusBlacksAfrikaans. Means flat nose
PlebWhitesDerivative of word 'Plebian' maning white middle class common people. Used in Australia.
Plow JockeyBlacksBlacks used to work the plows before the Civil War.
Po'buckerWhitesCorruption of West African "Buuker" meaning devil, boogie-man or white man. Poor white trash were referred to as "Po'buckers".
Po-BeanHispanicsShort for Poor Beaner.
POCBlacksPerson Of Color
PochoHispanicsChicano derogatory term referring to Hispanics who can't speak Spanish. Used by Hispanics. May technically only refer to Portuguese people.
PockyJapanesePocky is a popular Japanese treat.
Pogue (1)IrishPossibly from Irish Gaelic "pogue mo thoin", meaning "kiss my arse". Could also refer to the Irish folk group "The Pogues" who did popular traditional Irish songs.
PohmBritish"Prisoner Of Her Majesty". Used mainly in Australia as a derogatory term for British People. Comes from the fact that Australia was a prisoner colony for British Prisoners. Sometimes heard as "Pom"
Poi-bellyHawaiiansHawaiians eat a lot of poi (taro root) and are fat.
Point-Six (.6)BlacksReference to the 3/5ths Compromise, where the US Gov't decided that slaves (Blacks) only counted as 3/5ths of a person for population reasons. (3/5=.6)
Pointy-HeadAsiansJ. W. Pepper says it a number of times in "The Man with the Golden Gun" while speaking to some Asians in Bangkok.
PokemonJapaneseThey created that damn game
Polar BearWhitesRefers to their skin tone.
PolaricanMixed RacesPolish/Puerto Rican mix.
PolePolishShort for Polish.
PolentoneItaliansNorthern Italians because of the Polenta that they eat in the north. It came in response their use or Terrone for Southern Italians
PolexicanMixed RacesPolish/Mexican mix.
PolloHispanicsThe U.S. Border Patrol uses this term to refer to illegal aliens. Pollo means chicken in Spanish. Agents call the illegals Pollos on their service radios.
Polock/PolakPolishPolish for "Polish man." Correctly spelled "Polak."
PolskiPolishSelf-explanatory.
PomeBritish'Prisoners/Property Of Mother England' Used in Australia, New Zealand, etc. Probably related to and/or another version of Pom.
PontiacBlacksStands for "poor old nigger thinks it's a Cadillac"
PooBlacksPoo-Poo (Feces are black or brown in color.)
PookieBlacksIn the movie "New Jack City" Chris Rock played a black/crack-head named Pookie
Pool-diggerMexicansAnother reference to the manual labor many of them do in the States.
PoonHindusPunjab as in, popular Indian restaurant names, slang for punjab is poon
PootyWhitesDerived from Tagalog "puti," meaning "white"
PopoloBlacksHawaiian for 'black person.'
PopoloBlacksThe Hawaiian version of "nigger".
PopovRussiansA cheap brand of vodka.
Poppin FreshWhitesPillsbury dough boy
Popular ScienceJewsExperiments performed on the Jews during WW2
Porch HonkeyWhitesWhite version of porch monkey.
Porch MonkeyBlacksLow-income housing with no air conditioning led to many blacks in the projects sitting on the porch to stay cool. It was said that they looked like monkeys at the zoo. The adults were called "porch monkeys," and the children were "yard apes."
Pork and CheesePortugueseSounds similar.
Pork-chopPortugueseSounds similar.
PorkyJewsThe Old Testament forbids them to eat pork
PoroFinnishPoro is Finnish for reindeer
PorqinPuerto RicansSlurred speech of Puerto Rican
Porridge WogScottishMainly used by the British - Scots love their porridge!
PortageePortugueseDerogatory term for Portugese. Often used when referring to those of Portugese descent who come from the Azores. Meaning stupid and backwards.
PortajewMixed RacesPuerto (Porta) Rican/Jewish mix.
PortawopMixed RacesPortuguese/Italian mix
PortugoosePortuguesePortu"geese" = Portu"goose"
Post ItAsiansYellow and disposable. In reference to how Japan and China treat their people/army.
Pot-LickerIrishDuring the potato famine, the would lick their pots clean to get every last morsel of food.
PotatoMexicansA Mexican-American that has lost their heritage. Brown on the outside; White on the inside.
Potato BreathIrishThe Irish are notorious for their love of the potato
Potato HeadIrishThe Irish grow potatoes.
Potato NiggerIrishBecause they eat lots of potatoes
Potato QueenAsiansAsian women who only date white men. Overweight white business men, on the typical.
Potato-EaterIrishIrish eat potatoes. Used in Gangs of New York.
PoutineFrench CanadiansThe name of a mixture of french fries, cheese, and gravy. Popular in Montreal and other parts of eastern Canada
Pow WowNative AmericansTheir calls
PowderWhitesSkin color. Might be from the albino guy in the movie Powder.
Powdered DonutWhitesSee "Egg"
PowerpointAsiansUsed mainly by Australians. Australian electricity outlets are commonly called power points, they are said to look like a stick figure drawing of an Asian face.
Prairie NiggerNative AmericansWhere Natives originate, or were sent
PrapperBlacksA Gang known as the Bloods, say PRAAAAAP! sounding like a machine gun. It is used when 2 Bloods meet and greet.
PretendianNative AmericansNative Americans who claim to be pure, but are just mixed-breeds. I suppose this could refer to any mixed -ian race.
PretzelBlacksUsed in situations when saying the word "Nigger" would be inappropriate
PrietoBlacksUsed by hispanics in conjunction with nigger, but not just for black people.
PriggerCanadian Aboriginals/Native CanadiansPrairie nigger. They are called priggers because they resemble America's Black population, living in ghettos of poverty and violence with the highest crime rate in Canada. Prigger usually means a native aboriginal in Alberta, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba, the 3 prairie provinces. It can also be used to describe aboriginals from other parts of Canada but is mainly suited to the prairie provinces only.
PrimateBlacksApe reference
PrinterWhitesPrinters are generally white. So is the paper that comes out of them.
ProddyIrishNorthern Irish Protestants. Shortened, diminutive form of Protestant.
PropertyBlacksBlacks were regarded as property and openly bought or traded before the Yankees won.
ProtractorAsiansEyes, In the shape of a protractor, 180 degrees at bottom, straight line
ProvoIrishShortened form of "Provisional Irish Republican Army (I.R.A.)" which is the most noted of the pro Northern Irish independence terrorist groups.
ProvoloneItaliansItalian-Americans who act "overly Italian" with attitude and gold chains (i.e. cheesy)
Pube FaceArabsThey have pubes on their chins
Pube HeadBlacksBlack persons hair appears to be pubic.
PubieBlacksRefers to the pubic-like hair on blacks' heads.
PuckCanadiansReference to their over-indulgence in the game of Hockey.
Puck-ChaserCanadiansDue to mass love of hockey
PuckheadCanadiansFor their love of hockey.
PuckstopAmericansGreat Targets, slow moving, and slow witted.
PuddenEnglishStereotypical view of Northerners love of Black Pudding
Puddle DuckBlacksFrom "Jemima Puddle Duck," a Peter Rabbit character
Puerto GrecanMixed RacesPuerto Rican/Greek Mix. Common racial mix in NY city.
Puerto PottyPuerto RicansPlay on words/smell.
PuikaLatviansMeans "boy" in Latvian.
PukeMixed RacesPolish/Ukrainian
Pull-StartIndiansReference to pulling their turbans off their heads.
PumpkinheadAsiansAsians have relatively large and round heads, which resemble Halloween pumkins.
PunjabIndiansPunjab is the Indian character from "Little Orphan Annie." Also represents the Punjab region of India (near the Punjab river). When the British took over India, they used it as a derogatory term for the natives there.
PusWhitesBlacks refer to whites as this because they are thought to infect everything they touch
Push-ButtonIndiansRefers to the caste-mark (dot) on their foreheads. Push-Start also.
Pusher-ManBlacksDrug dealing is the popular occupation in urban ghettos.
PuteWhitesPronounced "poo-tee;" Filipino-American slang from Tagalog's term for the color "white"
PWTWhitesPoor White Trash
Pyramid-FuckerEgyptiansEgyptians use pyramids for storage of the dead, umbrellas, and love making.
Q-Tip HeadArabsTurbans/other headdress
QuadroonAfrican AmericansA person who is 1/4 Black. Coined during the Civil War, referring to how White you had to be in order to serve in the army.
Quarter JockeyAsiansAsians that go to arcades and play one game for hours off of a single quarter
QuasheeBlacksUsed by British to refer to blacks (originally slaves) in the West Indies; derived from Quassi, name of slave from Surinam who became famous
QueebFrench CanadiansFrench Canadians come from Quebec
Queue WarmerAustralian AboriginalsMany Aboriginals are on welfare and spend much time waiting in a dole queue.
RabArabsRab short for "Arab"
RabbitWhitesA reference to the peace sign of the 1960's being similar to rabbit ears. Or could also reference white trash who have lots of children.
RabizArmeniansArmenian gangsters call themselves "Rabiz"
Race-TraitorMixed RacesWhite/Any other race mix. Term used by whites for any person of mixed race or who marries a non-white..
Racial SlurryMixed RacesSelf-Explanatory
Racially-ChallangedNon-Whites"Politically correct" way to insult people based solely on race.
RacoonArabsDark around the eyes
RadRussiansUS army personnel use this as a short version of "comrade" in reference to communism
RadishNative AmericansRed on the outside, white on the inside.
RafterCubansRafting across the Atlantic to the illegally enter the US. Also: Raft Jockey, Raft Captain, Raft Monkey, etc
RagFilipinosFilipinos (especialy women) tend to have raggy looking course hair
Rag-headArabsReferring to common head dressings of middle easterners.
RagoonaBlacksNew Orleans white slang refering to the "doo-rag" which blacks frequently wear to keep their hair in place.
RaguItaliansSpaghetti sauce.
Rail-HopperChineseIn early America many Chinese were sent to build the railroads.
RailerChineseThey built the railroads all across the US.
RaisinAsiansApproximates "Rolling Asian." Refers to an Asian who rolls X-tacy, e.g. at a Rave.
RaisinheadBlacksUsed on the TV show "Rescue Me"
RakeSomaliansSomali's are very thin like a rake
RandomAsiansThe facial characteristics of an Asian face are said to be very similar. For that reason all the new Asians who are around you in e.g the work force, school. are said to be randoms. Meaning they all look the same and are another random face.
RangoonAsiansChinese Food (Crab Rangoon)
Raq-CoonArabsAs in Iraqi coon (see: coon)
RasianAsiansTerm used to describe when an Asian drinks and turns really red.
RasputinRussiansRasputin was a historical figure in Russia.
Rasta FazoulMixed RacesJamaican/Italian. Pasta Fazoul mixed with Rastafarian.
Raw ChickenWhitesMiddle aged white women with pot-bellies resemble raw chicken when naked.
Re-niggBlacksExplains a shift change at any of your local popular fast food establishments.
RecyclablesWhitesA polite way of saying white trash
Red (1)Native AmericansSkin color.
Red (2)RussiansRefers to the color of the Communist revolution, as well as old Red Russia. Too, "Red Army." See J. Edgar Hoover's use.
Red (3)ChineseWhen they became communist
Red BeardWhitesUsed by Taiwanese (and other Asians) in reference to whites being hairy and light haired.
Red CoatBritishUsed during the Revolutionary War, because of the Red coats the British army wore.
Red MonkeyChineseChina is a communist nation.
Red NiggerNative AmericansSelf-explanatory.
Red Sea PedestrianJewsMoses led the Israelites across the Red Sea from Egypt. Heard in Monty Python's "Life of Brian."
RedboneBlacksUsed by darker-colored Blacks to refer to Blacks with a very light complexion. Origin unknown. Link
RedfaceAlbaniansMany Albanians seem to have a red face
RedneckWhitesPreviously referred only to the rural prejudice whites, mostly farmers, who have reddish necks (or a "farmer's tan"). However, its usage has become a lot looser and now includes any racist white. See: Peckerwood
RedskinNative AmericansThe term Redskin, came from two places, the skin color, then the cruel torture of skinning Native Americans for a bounty. Since their skin was red they started saying "red skins."
RefHispanicsMany people use it in Southern Florida referring to the latins (mainly Cubans) that come to South Florida and don't speak English well
ReggieBlacksCommon name, especially for famous Black sports stars.
RegginBlacksNigger spelled backwards
RegginaBlacks"A Nigger" spelled backwards
Remote ControlBlacksRemotes are black and they do things for you. (slavery)
ResetIndiansComes from the common red dot on an Indian's forehead, resembling the reset button on many electronics
Reverse OreoWhitesWhite slur used by blacks. Meaning white on the outside and black on the inside.
Rhythmless NationWhitesRefers to the fact that white people cannot dance. Janet Jackson also made an album called "Rhythm Nation" for people with rhythm (not white people).
RicWhitesWhite person who tries to act black. Stands for Racial Identity Crisis.
Rice BallAsiansUsed in the Vietnam War to describe the enemy at times.
Rice Burner/Rice RocketAsiansPerson who drives an Asian car that has modifications which are supposed to make the car look faster. No gain in performance is achieved. Shortens to Ricer
Rice CrackerMixed RacesAsian/White mix
Rice CrackerWhitesWhites who try to act Japanese. Defined as those who are obsessed with Japanese culture, including but not limited to: frequently watching/reading and having an expansive knowledge of anime and manga, frequently listening to j-pop, wanting to learn Japanese, playing copious amounts of bemani and RPGS (or just imported Japanese games), collecting Japanese merchandise, driving a rice burner, and wishing to visit frequently or even live in Japan.
Rice KingWhitesWhite men who date Asian women.
Rice NiggerAsiansSimilar to sand nigger, but for Asians
Rice-ChaserWhitesWhite men who solely go after (or have a fetish for) Asian women.
Rice-CookerAsiansAustralian equivalent of Rice Burner.
Rice-EaterAsiansPopular food among Asians.
Rice-PaddyAsiansPlaces where they grow rice in Asia and Japan.
Rice-PickerAsiansBecause they pick rice. Probably the Asian version of 'Cotton Picker.'
Rico SuaveHispanicsThe 80's singer/rapper of the same name.
Rifle-DropperFrenchInability to win a war since Napoleanic times - loss of their colonies and their surrender of their homeland
RiggerRussiansA Russian who thinks he is a gangster from the streets.
RingoEnglishAfter Ringo Starr of the Beatles. Used in Pulp Fiction against an English character.
Ritz CrackerWhitesA rich white person.
River NiggerMexicansSelf-explanatory
River-CrosserHispanicsSelf-explanatory.
RizzoItaliansRizzo's pasta sauce advertises on dumpsters
Rjeindeer-FjuckerNorwegiansMore specifically applies to Scandinavian aboriginals (Saami), but most popular towards Norwegians. Refers to the abundance of Reindeer and silent J's found in this part of the world.
Roach (1)MexicansThey "infest" places
Roach (2)BlacksThey come out at night to raise hell - turn on the lights and they scatter
Roach-RancherArabsTheir apartments often have roaches, which they are forbidden to kill.
RoadblockMexicansCalled this because some have a tendency to travel slow, pacing one another on the freeway not allowing anyone else to pass. Mostly a Texas term, though it may be heard in any other of the 'border' states.
RockBlacksUsed by lifeguards, because they're always rescuing blacks; they sink like rocks.
Rock ApeAustralian AboriginalsThe rugged aussie outback is full of rocks, the gins look like apes, hence the connection.
Rock SpiderWhitesTerm used by English speaking South Africans to refer to Afrikaners. Would not be suprised if used for black people as well, but definately more commonly used towards other whites.
Rock-ChuckerArabsThey don't have guns so they throw rocks
RockfishBlacksPlays on the stereotype that blacks cannot swim, and will "sink like a rock." Also: "African rockfish."
RodPolishRod is another way to say Pole
RoidBlacksShort for Negroid.
ROKKoreansTroops from Korea sent to Vietnam to fight on the side of the United States. Not necessarily a derogatory term.
Rolling StonesMontenegriansThey roll down from their mountains to come to Serbia. Slur used by Serbs.
RomRomaniansSame meaning and origin as "Roma"
RomaRomaniansA large segment of Romanians are either Gypsies or of Gypsy origin. Non-gypsy Romanians find this very offensive.
Roman CandleArabsSuicide bomber who's bomb doesn't go off as planned.
RooAustraliansCommonly used due to their extensive supply of the specific animal "kangaroo", used as an offensive term to describe them and the way they walk. Often bouncing around and moving, like kangaroos.
Roo (2)Mixed RacesRussian Jew
Roof Rabbit KillerChineseRoof rabbit = cat. Chinese eat cat, therefore roof rabbit killer.
RoofuckerAustraliansKangaroo-fucker. Australian version of Sheepfucker. Used often on USENET and other internet forums.
RooineckBritishSouth African version of redneck.
RooinekBritishThis derogatory name was used by the Boers to describe the British primarily after the Anglo-Boer war which lasted from 1899-1902.
RookRussiansCommonly used as a reference to the Russians' stereotypical chess prowess.
Rope-HeadBlacksName for younger black women who use thick, braided hair weaves because the end result often looks like rope.
Rope-StraightenerBlacksSelf explanatory
RosbifBritishRosbif has been a reference used by the French for the British for hundreds of years - long before tourist holidays. It is a reference to our eating habits, used as a reply to us calling them "frogs" after their habit of eating frogs legs.
RosukeRussiansUsed by Japanese. Ro (Roshia) means Russia in Japanese. Suke is the suffix attached Japanese common name.
Round-EyeWhitesAsian derogatory term for American whites.
Round-faceSlovakiansThey are said to have round faces.
Royal HawaiianBlacksBlacks in Hawaii who attempt to pass themselves off as ethnically Hawaiian.
RSDBThis SiteReally Stupid Derogative Bullshit. "Your site is a pointless piece of shit that represents how ignorant you are since you can't look past a person's race. Fuck you and I hope you burn in hell you sorry son of a bitch." - te******2188@aol.com
RubberheadCanadiansHeads bounce off ice in hockey games.
RubeWhitesIn the same league as hick. See: Hick.
Ruble HeadRussiansOriginated because of the national currency and it's origin.
RufusBlacksAfter the character "Rufus Xavier Sasparilla" from schoolhouse rock.
Rug MerchantArabsObvious
Rug PilotArabsSame as Carpet Pilot
Rug-RiderArabsSee: Rug Pilot.
Runs, TheBlacksThe "runs" is a term commonly used to speak of diahrrea; also because black people are known to excel in running
RuskieRussiansThe Russian word for the Russian language is pronounced "pa-rooski." Was popular during the Cold War.
Russian SwedeFinnishA joke that the Finnish don't have an identity of their own.
RutabagaSwedesSwedes cherish this thick bulbous edible yellow root; used as food and animal feed, which is even called the Swede or Swedish turnip.
RöstifresserSwiss"Hash browns eater". "Rösti" is the national dish.
SafSouth AfricansAbreviation of South Africa (commonly used in Britain).
SafeBlacksBecause the government gives them food, housing, money and protects them from "hate".
SailorBlacksBecause they constantly wear the clothing line Nauitica, yet very, very few own a boat.
SalamiItaliansItalian body odor is often reminiscent of salami
Salmon CruncherNative AmericansSalmon is the main part of the diet in many northern villages.
Salmon NiggerNative AmericansSalmon was a primary food source for Northwestern Native Americans.
Salt-PrickSouth AfricansUsed to define South Africans loyal to Britain. One foot on Africa, one foot on England and their prick dangles into the ocean.
SaltineWhitesSame color as skin. Same sentiments expressed as in "cracker."
Saltwater NiggerCubansImmigrants who come to America by boats or ships (or rafts).
SaltyCubansCubans Who Have Recently Arrived To The U.S.. They're salty because of all the days they were on the Ocean water.
SamSomaliansShortening of "Somalian"
SAM (2)MexicanSorry-Ass Mexican
Sambo (1)IndiansDerives from the traditional children's story, "The Story of Little Black Sambo" about an Asian Indian who had dark skin.
Sambo (2)BlacksSee Little (Black) Sambo.
SammieSomaliansUsed by Americans in 1992-1993 when in Somalia. Also known as skinnies
SanBlacks(S)tupid (A)ss (N)igger .. see Dan
SanchezHispanicsCommon Hispanic name
Sand FleaArabsParasitic sand dwellers.
Sand GroperAustraliansDerived from the Sand Groper who lives in the western deserts of Australia.
Sand KisserArabsWhen kneeling to Mecca, Arabs bend in a position enabling them to kiss the sand.
Sand MonkeyArabsSame as sand nigger.
Sand MoolieArabsSame idea as Sand Nigger, only with Moolie.
Sand NiggerArabsArabs generally live in sandy places.
Sand RatArabsSelf Explanatory
Sand ScratcherArabsDemeaning to people living in deserts
SandiesArabsSpecifically Afghani's & Iraqi's. Used by the 82nd Airborne in 2003.
SandyArabsYet another sand reference
Sandy CrockettArabsPatriotic arab. Play on Davey Crockett.
SanfordBlacksFrom Sanford and Son.
SanjayIndiansApu's co-worker on the Simpsons is named Sanjay
SanyikaHungariansPopular name.
SARSChineseSelf Explanatory
SassenachEnglishGaelic word for "southerner" or "saxon." Also the Welsh "Sassain." Link
SatchmoBlacksOriginally Louis Armstrong's nickname. Can be heard amongst other slurs in the People Haters song, "You're A Nigger"
SaupreissGermansAustrians and Bavarians use it for Northern Germans. Preiss is Austrian dialect for Preusse (Prussian) and a Sau is a female pig.
SavageNative AmericansAmericans commonly called Native Americans by this name in the 1800s.
SAWWhitesStupid Ass White. Coincidentally also the word for "White" in Cambodian culture or Khmer language.
Sayeedi/SaeediEgyptiansUsed by Cairenes to refer to inhabitants of Upper Egypt.
SBHAsiansRepresents their Straight Black Hair.
SCABAmericansStupid Caucasian American Bitches
ScalperNative AmericansBased on the Native American practice of scalping enemies.
ScandieScandinaviansObvious
ScapMixed RacesScottish/Japanese mix.
ScatBlacksScat is also known as animal fecal matter, which is brown; also for Scat music which is from black origin
ScepticAmericansRhyming slang, Sceptic Tank = Yank. Both are "full of shit."
Scheiss-AmiAmericansUsed by Germans as derogatory reference of Americans.
SchemieScottishWhite trash in Scotland. Local housing estates in Scotland are called schemes. Schemies are the ones who have never worked and lived on state benefit their whole lives, frequently deal in drugs and stolen goods.
SchiptarAlbaniansDerives from an Albanian word for themselves, but can be derog. when used by other people to describe Albanians. Also Shiptar, Shqiptar, and other variations exist.
SchleuGermansFrech slur during WWI; common German consonant combination that is unpleasent sounding to French speakers
SchlitzaugeAsiansGerman word, literally "eye like a slit"
SchluchtenscheisserAustriansUsed by Germans for their beloved Austrian neighbours, stands for someone taking his dumps in canyons (since Austria is very mountainous)
SchmeisserGermansWWII term for a German soldier, derived from a machine gun of the same make.
SchwartzaBlacks(sh-var-tza) Stems from the Yiddish word schvartz, or black. It is not derogatory in nature, but usually ends up being used in not the nicest of ways.
SchwarzeniggerBlacksA black man who is extremely muscular.
SchwarzieBlacks'Schwarz' is German for 'black.'
SchwoogieBlacksBelieved to be contraction of Yiddish/German schwatrz (black) and boogie.
Scooby DooJewsRhyming slang for 'Jew'.
ScotchScottishArchaic synonym for "Scottish." Fell out of common use because of the association with whiskey, but now used occasionally as a derogatory term. Slur was used to invent the term (brand name) "Scotch Tape"
ScottyScottishFrom the Star Trek character of that name.
ScrapMexicansSlur used by Mexican gang members to degrade other members.
Scratch-BackHispanicsMexicans (illegals) who crawl under fences, getting their backs scratched up in the process, to get into America.
ScrobIcelandersWhat fisherman and dockers call Icelanders. From "Scrod," which is a 19th century word for young cod fish.
Sea JewNorwegiansNorwegian Vikings travelled all over the world
Sea MonkeyPacific IslandersSelf-explanatory
SeagullFilipinosPossibly from how Filipinos often travel overseas to work like migratory birds (although the seagull is not migratory...). Heard in Japan, used by non-Japanese.
Seal-ClubberNative AmericansClubbing of seals for the fur and meat
Seal-FuckerCanadiansExtension of sheep-fucker, roo-fucker, etc.
Seaweed-SuckerAsiansSeafood diet.
SeinfeldJewsProbably one of the most famous Jews.
Self-ChosenJewsIn reference to their moniker 'chosen people of God.'
Semi-SimianBlacksSimian meaning of, relating to, or resembling monkeys or apes.
SemiholeNative AmericansReferring to the Seminole tribe.
Seoul ManKoreansDescribes Koreans who try to act Black.
SeppoAmericansCockney rhyming slang for septic tank = yank, shortened.
Seppo/ZeppoAmericansShort for Septic, see Septic, Septic Tank.
SepticAmericansShort for Septic Tank, which is rhyming slang for "Yank." Commonly used in Ireland. May also be used in the UK.
Septic TankAmericansCockney rhyming slang for "yank", often abreviated to "Seppo"
Septic/ShermanAmericansCockney rhyming slang. Septic Tank/Sherman Tank = Yank
Serial KillerWhitesMost serial killers are white.
SerpentWhitesSee: Snake
SexicanHispanicsRefers to how fast the Mexican-American population is increasing.
SFAAmericansStupid Fucking American - not very clever, but very prevelent in Europe
Shackle DraggerAustraliansDeported british convicts.
ShadeBlacksOld-fashioned term derived because blacks are dark like a shade
ShadowBlacksRefers to color of skin
Shadow-SmurfBlacksThey the darkest of all Smurfs.
ShaftBlacksBlack man, from black exploitation film "Shaft"
Shaka ZuluBlacksLeader of the Zulu tribe in Africa located in present day Zimbabwe
Shamrock NiggerIrishShamrocks represent Ireland's heritage
ShantIrishPoor Irish People. Derived from the shacks they lived in -- the shanty.
SheenyJewsFrom Yiddish "shaine" or German "schon" meaning "beautiful".
Sheep DipWhitesDescribes White Ranchers that have sex with Sheep.
Sheep-ShaggerWelsh/ScottishThere's a myth that Scotsmen and/or Welsh have a thing for buggering sheep. The sheep are said to outnumber the people in both some European and Australian countries/states. On an interesting note, the first sheep was cloned in Scotland.
SheepieNew ZealandersWell know for their habits with sheep
SheetheadWhitesRefers to the KKK.
SheisterJewsLike a shyster lawyer. One who carries on any business, especially legal business, in a mean and dishonest way.
ShiksaWhitesYiddish word used mainly by Orthodox Jews to describe non-Jewish women or a Jewish woman who doesn't observe all Jewish precepts.
Shillelagh-HuggerIrishA shillelagh is a staff commonly use by the Irish
Shine/ShinerBlacksIn reference to the shine their skin can sometimes give off. Also a 1920's main occupation, shoe shiners.
Ship-wrecked MexicanPuerto RicansThe island of Puerto Rico
Shipping CargoBlacksRefers to slave trading. Slaves to be shipped were packed inhumanly close.
ShiptarAlbaniansA derogatory term employed by Balkan Slavs (Croats, Serbs, Montenegrins and Macedonians) when referring to Albanians. However, its use parallels that of the word "nigger" in the United States. In that Albanians use the word "shiptar" to address/describe one another, while taking insult from its use by non-Albanians. Note: The word "shiptar" is most likely derived from the name of the Albanian language - "Shqiptar".
Shit HandArabsRefers to the Arab custom of wiping one's butt with the left hand, rather than with toilet paper.
Shit PalmWhitesThey never wash their hands when they go to the washroom
Shit-EaterGermansFeces eating is a fetish that originated in Germany, otherwise known as scat sex or shit sex eg. shit eating, rubbing shit, etc.
Shit-KickerWhitesFrom farmers or country boys walking through the cow pastures.
Shit-SlingerBlacksA typical behavior of monkeys is to throw feces.
ShitheelBlacksSlang term for a Black servant. Southern origins.
ShitskinBlacksColor of skin.
ShnozzleJewsThey have large noses, or "shnozzes."
ShoeDutchName is derived from the wooden shoes they would wear.
Shoe ShinerBlacksMany shoe shiners in cities are black.
ShonnickerJewsEarly 20th century American
ShoobieCanadiansReference to tourists from Canada who come to the shore. Also reference to any tourist.
ShovelBosniansMany bosnians have large heads with flat facial features.
Shovel-HeadKoreansBelieved their heads look like shovels. Also shovel-face
ShuffalongBlacksSupposed to mean "shuffle along." Refering to lazy slaves.
ShvartzBlacksYiddish (German origin) word for Black. Used neutrally and disparagingly.
ShvatsaBlacksYiddish word for nigger
ShvoogaBlacksAnother word in Yiddish that means nigger
ShylockJewsComes from Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice."
SidIrishSmall Irish Dick. Irishmen are proud of their manhood
Silver-tipSwedesMany Swedes have hair so blonde that it appears silvery
SilverbackBlacksOld Black. Silverbacks are the leaders in a pack of gorillas.
SilveryBlacksCockney rhyming slang for Coon - Silvery Moon - Silvery.
SimianBlacksPrimate
SimpsonAsiansThe Simpsons are yellow
Sir Mix A LotBlacksThey like big butts and they cannot lie...
SiwashNative AmericansOriginates from the French word Sauvage which means "savage"
SixBlacksIn the times of political correctness this is a good way to say Nigger without getting jumped. I belive it has to do with 6 letters in the word nigger. To use in a sentence; "Hey, look at that 6 over there."
Six Point(er)JewsSix points on the star of David
Six-noseJewsJews have hooked or "six shaped" nose
Six-WeekerFrenchDerogatory term used by Germans due to the quick collapse of France during WWII.
SixerBlacksOn the U.S. census, African American is code number six on the list of ethnicities.
Skel/SkellWhitesWhite Trash. A centuries-old word that has made a recent comeback, seems to be used mainly by blue-collar whites. Originally meant the lowest form of vagrant.
SkiSomaliansBecause they are thin (like skis)
SkierPolishA lot of Polish last names end with -ski
SkilletBlacksRefers to the color of iron skillets.
SkimoEskimosDerogatory slang of 'Eskimo'.
SkinflintBlacksSkin appearance related.
SkinheadWhitesA popular white supremacist group.
SkinnySomaliansBecause of the time in 1992 where 300,000 somalians were starved. Used in the film Black Hawk Down (2002).
SkipAustraliansWhite Australians specifically. From "Skippy the Bush Kangaroo."
Skippy PoofterAustraliansComes from ethnic immigrants; skippy meaning kangaroo and poofter is how aussies say someone is gay. So skippy poofter is common insult
SkunkMixed RacesWhite/Black mix
SlackjawWhitesA recessive gene cause the lower jaw to protrude outward more than the upper.
SlantAsiansFacial description -- referring to the eyes.
Slantey-eye'dAsiansFacial description -- referring to the eyes.
SlaveBlacksSelf-explanatory.
Slave ShipsBlacksRefers to pregnant black women. The idea is that they are carrying many children packed tightly inside. Similar to a slave ship.
Sleeper CellArabsTerrorism-related
SleepwalkerAsiansSmall eyes appear to be closed, even during the day
SleestackBlacksFrom "Land of the Lost." The Sleestacks were stupid, slow, and apparently very lazy. They could never catch Chaka.
SlideBlacksUsed by some police. It was created so that they could refer to blacks in a derrogatory way and not get in trouble. Said because blacks 'slide' through everything - they're lazy. Also said, "part of the White Castle family" ('sliders').
SlimSomaliansSame as "Skinnie"
Slim ShadyWhitesFrom the Rapper Eminem, thought of as a white person who tries to be black.
SlingshotPalestiniansThey use slingshots as weapons
SlitAsiansAnother eye reference.
SloatVietnameseFrom French Indo-China [?]
SlopeAsiansFacial description, Self-explanatory. Also: Slopehead
Slope HeadAsiansTheir faces are rather slopped
Slot MachineAsiantheir eyes look like coin slots
SlurpeeArabsTraditional convenience store employee.
Slurpee JockeyIndiansReference to convenience store franchises
Slurpee NiggerArabsOperation of convenience stores, which sell Slurpees.
Slushee-SlingerArabsIn reference to how many Arabians deal slushees out of their convenience stores.
SmackAsiansThey look like they've been smacked in the forehead, giving a slope and a squint to their eye.
SmiggerBlacksFrom the joke "what do you call a Black Smurf?"
SmokeBlacksFrom the similarity between their skin color and the color of smoke. Also from the way that they were said to be able to sneak around quietly, entering a room "like smoke".
Smoke JumperWhitesWhite women who date Black men.
Smoke-SignalNative AmericansMany American Indians communicated by using smoke signals.
Smoked IrishBlacksIrish, especially during the late 19th early 20th century, were thought of as no better than "niggers," and conversely, blacks were associated with them.
SmokefootBlacksColor of feet.
SmokestackBlacksBelieved to originate in pre WW II Detroit. Comparison to the blackened smokestacks of the manufacturing plants.
SmokeyBlacksSelf explanatory
SmoreSamoansLetters rearranged
Snail-SnapperFrenchThey eat snails
SnakeWhitesRefers to them being sneaky and evil.
Snake CharmerArabsKnown to frequently "charm" Cobra snakes.
SneakersBlacksThey always come in pairs
Snicker LickerWhitesWhites who date Blacks
Snigger (1)ArabsShort for Sand Nigger
Snigger (2)Blacks"Snow nigger." Black people seen on the ski slopes; a stereotype that they generally don't go skiing because they dislike the cold.
SnipcockJewsHenry Ford used it, reference to circumcision
SnipesBlacksWesley Snipes is the blackest of the Black people.
SnobBlacksBlacks who can't afford cars and are always seen riding bikes: (S)illy (N)iggers (O)n (B)ikes
SnowWhitesSnow is white
Snow BirdCanadiansThe Snowbirds are a group of Canadian airforce pilots who display their flying at air shows.
Snow Bird (2)JewsRefers to old Jewish retirees who transplant themselves to Florida. Although they move to the sunshine state, they stay indoors thus retaing their white color.
Snow ChinkEskimosThey look fairly Asian and live in the snow
Snow MonkeyCanadiansLots of snow in Canada
Snow NiggerEskimosSelf-explanatory.
SnowbackCanadiansPlay on 'wet-back'.
SnowblowerEskimosAn out-of-shape eskimo that breathes heavily after walking a few feet in the snow.
Snowflake (1)BlacksWas used to indicate an educated black man during the civil war; white collar blacks were pretty rare - only white people had desk jobs.
Snowflake (2)JewsWhen they would burn the Jews and the ashes would come out the smoke stacks. (See Schiendler's List)
Snowflake (3)WhitesUsed in the movie "Bones" for a black man's white woman.
SnowfrogsFrench CanadiansFrench = frogs, living in Canada = snow
SnowmanWhitesSnowmen are white.
SoakMexicansMuch like a wetback, when they cross the Rio Grande river their backs get soaked.
Soap DodgerFrenchFrom the French habit of not appearing to bathe regularly. Also France supposedly has the lowest per capita soap consumption in Europe.
Socket FaceAsiansThier eyes are slitted, like the electrical sockets on a wall.
SodbusterAmericansPeople moving to the Midwest built their homes out of thick sod, since no other building material was available. They also had to break up the sod to plant crops.
Soggy CrackerMixed RacesWhite/Mexican. Wetback and Cracker.
SoleSamoanPronounced 'So Lee,' means "male" in Somoan.
SomppuSomaliansSomali Refugee In Finland
SonBlacksRefers to the way blacks speak Ebonics and append the word "son" to every phrase/sentence.
SootyBlacksSelf-explanatory
SortaricanPuerto RicansMix of Puerto Rican and any other race. Read in National Lampoon.
Soul FoodBlacksFrom the black drama "Soul Food."
SoupMixed RacesA person who has many different races in his blood.
Southern WindchimeBlacksDuring the days of the KKK many black people were hanged from th same tree.
SoutpielEnglishSouth Africa Afrikaans for 'salt dick' as English South Africans have one foot in SA, the other in UK, and dicks in ocean.
Soy SauceAsiansThey love soy sauce
SoybackAsiansRefers to Asains always using soy sauce
SpabookBlacksUsed by Michael Jackson for some unknown reason
SpadeBlacksThe spades in decks of cards are black.
Spaghetti VenderItaliansSelf explanatory
Spaghetti-SlurperItaliansPopular Italian dish and method of eating said dish
Spaghetti-TwisterItaliansPopular Italian dish and method of eating said dish
SpaghettoItaliansItalians who act Black
SpanglishHispanicsSpanish-Americans; English-speaking Hispanics, also the language they speak.
Spear-ChuckerBlacksComes from the hunting styles of African tribal natives.
SpecHispanicsBaby Spic. See: Spic.
Special MealJewsWhen a Jewish person gets a meal on a plane, it's from the kosher menu and a special meal not offered to regular passengers
Speed DemonHispanicsAmphetamines are popular among Hispanics.
SpegroMixed RacesSpanish/Black mix.
SpewMixed RacesSpanish/Jewish mix.
SpicHispanicsShort for Hispanic. Might also be acronym of SPanish, Indian, and Colored, coming from the mixed breeds that resulted from the union of Spanish colonists, Indian natives, and Black (colored) slaves. From the OED. spic A. n. a. A contemptuous and offensive name for a Spanish-speaking native of Central or South America or the Caribbean; a spiggoty. - It dates back (in print) to at least 1913. However, I understand it first applied to Italian immigrants in the late 1800s - More information: 1938 Amer. Speech XIII. 311/1 "Spiggoty" originated in Panama during Construction Days, and is assumed to be a corruption of 'spikee de' in the sentence 'No spikee de English'
Spic and SpanHispanicsSelf Explanatory
SpicaninnyMexicansYoung Mexican girls. Combination form of Spic and Picaninny.
Spice RubberIndiansBecause they use massive spices in their cuisine and they rub them on their bodies.
Spicet FenceMexicans10 mexicans lined up side by side at the border.
SpickabooMixed RacesMexican/Black mix. Derived from 'Spic' and 'Jigaboo.'
SpicNicHispanicsHispanics who pull over on the side of a main highway, pop the hood on their car, set up the volleyball net, sit on thier coolers and have a picnic.
SpicrackerMixed RacesHispanic/White mix.
Spicy CrackerMixed RacesWhite/Mexican mix
SpiderItaliansReference to a character in the film GoodFellas.
SpiggerMixed RacesHispanics/Black mix. Combination of 'Spic' and 'Nigger.'
SpikeMixed RacesJewish and Hispanic, Spic + Kike = Spike
SpinkMixed RacesSpanish/Chinese mix. Combination of 'Spic' and 'Chink.'
SpivicHispanicsOften referred to Hispanics that drive Honda Civics
SpizzicianMixed RacesHispanic/Guatemalan mix. Pronounced "spizzz-ik-ien."
SplibBlacksMost likely origin comes from the 1960's as an acronym for: South Philadelphia Lower-Income Blacks.
SplivBlacksWashington DC area police term
SpodaBlacksHow blacks talk (ex.) "We ain't Spoda be here." (we aren't supposed to be here)
Sponge HeadBlacksAfrican's naturally bouncy/kinky hair, when uncut, tends to be big and poofy when dried out. When you sqeeze it it seems as if it would bounce back at release
SpookBlacksBecause of their dark skin, which can blend into the night, making them ghost-like.
SpoonBlacksFrom the reflection you see when looking at a spoon. Originates from the shape of a Black person's nose
SpoonbillBlacksA spoonbill is a type of bird. Look at one and the origin will be obvious.
SpoonheadCardassiansFacial feature looks like a spoon on their forehead
SpotaBlacks(Pronounced Spoh-tuh) Stereotype of dumb inner city blacks' slang for supposed to. "Spota get a job. Spota take care of the kids. Spota not break the law."
SpreadMexicansThey continue "spreading" across the United States.
SproutBelgiansObscure Monty Python reference; take on "brussel sprouts", hence Belgians.
Spruce MonkeyNative AmericansSpruce forests
SpudIrishThe heavy influence of the potato in Ireland.
SpudniggerIrishIrish/Potato relationship. Also, Spudfucker.
SputnikRussiansThe world's first artificial satellite sent into space. Not really a heinous threat, but sounds that way.
SquantoNative AmericansName of a Native American who helped the English colonists in Massachusetts develop agricultural techniques and served as an interpreter between the colonists and the Wampanoag.
Squarehead (1)ScandanaviansShape of head, late 19th/early 20th century American word. Applies to all Scandinavians.
Squarehead (2)AlbaniansMany Albanians seem to have a square head
SquawNative AmericansRefers to Native American women. Usually thought to refer to a woman's vagina, but this is fairly controversial.
Squaw HopperNative AmericansUsually associated with natives, but also used for anyone in a relationship with a native female
SquintAsiansFacial reference
Stable BoyCroatsTheir most common occupation in Austrian Empire. Betch-key ko-new-sharey, Serbian pronounciation.
StacksBlacksFrom the movie Goodfellas, character Stacks Edwards, the only black character, manages to fuck up the heist.
StallionItaliansLike in the movie Rocky, Rocky an Italian, was know as the Stallion.
StanArabsAfghaniSTAN, PakiSTAN, etc.
SteinJewsCommon name
Stepn FetchitBlacksStage name of American actor Lincoln Perry, type cast as a slow, uneducated & easily frightened Black man. Derogatory term also used to suggest the toady behavior of Black civil servants.
StillFalkland IslandersAfter British troops were forbidden to use the insulting term "Bennies", they named the Islanders "Stills" - because they were still Bennies.
StinkianArmeniansOdor
StormwatcherWhitesTrailer trash that are forced to watch tornadoes while trapped in trailors.
StovelidBlacksA book from the 1950's set in Florida (_The Lotus Eaters_) used Stovelid, which makes some sense if you've ever operated a big wood stove - the lids are the disks set into the big holes on top (these eventually became burners when the design was refined to use gas or electric).
StovepipeBlacksStovepipes from wood-fired stoves get encrusted with black soot, hence the association.
Strange FruitBlacksCoined by Blacks during slavery to refer to other Blacks who were hanged from trees. Used in a Billie Holiday song during the Civil Rights movement. See: Apple (2).
Strap HangersBlacksWhen the whites were sitting on the bus, the blacks had to stand and hold onto the strap.
Street CheetahBlacksA reference to the ghetto, i.e. uneducated Black criminals hanging around the streets day and night, along with the speed of young black males, like Cheetahs, the fastest animals in the jungle.
Stump/Tree JumperWhitesRednecks use Stump Jumper or Tree Jumper against hillbillies lower than themselves, but they also use it to point out hillbillies that commit incest- jumping the family tree.
Sub-HumanBlacksThey are said to be the missing link between apes and humans.
SudacaSouth AmericansUsed in Spain as a derogatory term for South American immigrants. Derived from the Spanish word for South American (sudamericano).
SuddhaWhitesSinhala (Sri Lankan language) word for white. Similar to "Gora"
Sun GoblinArabsSmall, ulgly, vicious creatures of a sunny land
SunarefaArabsUsed by Russian metal band Korrozia Metalla on the song (title translates to) "Kill The Sunarefa." Sunarefa refers to a Soviet brand of cold medicine. I do not know if Korrozia Metalla (Corrosion of Metal) were the first to use this slang or how it came about, but it seemed very widly understood among Russian youth.
Sunny Side UpAsiansRefers to Asians who believe they are white on the inside and try to fit in with whites, but are really Asian and yellow on the outside. Sunnyside up has a white inside and yellow outside
SuntanBlacksRefers to their dark skin color.
SuperflyPacific IslandersWWF wrestler "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka. Could be used for any dark-skinned individual.
Surrender MonkeysFrenchReferenced by Groudskeeper Willy on the Simpsons
SuspectBlacksSelf-explanatory.
SvenneSwedesUsed by immigrants in Sweden about Swedes
SwamiIndiansA Hindu religious teacher.
Swamp DonkeyBlacksBlacks from rural areas
Swamp KikeCajunsIt has been said that Cajuns are the Jews of Louisiana because of their propensity for commerce and finance. The slur is used by any non-Cajun, Black and White alike.
Swamp YankeeAmericansOf the same nature as "trailer trash", but referring to a poor Whites who live in the boonies.
Swamp-RunnerBlacksBlacks running from slavery
SwamperBlacksRefers to poor blacks who live in rural areas, especially if the area is predominantly white
SwanWhitesSlut With A Nigger (S.W.A.N.)
SwapMixed RacesItalian/Mexican. Spic + Wop
SwayBlacksThey tended to sway from trees back in the Civil War days.
SweatyBlacksPerception that blacks appear sweaty and greasy.
Sweaty SockScottishCockney rhyming slang -- Jock = Sweaty Sock
Swedish MeatballSwedesGreasy beef balls from Sweden.
SweetbackBlacksName of Black Pimp in Melvin Van Peebles movie who kills white police and gets away with it, common aspiration of black ghetto youths
SwineWhitesRelates to the pink color of the pig's color. Tendency for the pig to lay in or eat anything. (Refers also to police men)
SwingerBlacksBlacks being hung
SwirlieMixed RacesBlack/White mix.
TabAsiansTrendy Asian Bitch. Self explanatory
TabeetsuWhitesUsed by Chinese. Means "great-nosed ones".
Table FaceAsiansThey tend to have flat faces.
TacoHispanicsBecause they eat tacos.
Taco BenderHispanicsBecause they eat tacos.
Taco JockeyMexicansSelf-explanatory
Taco NiggerHispanicsBecause they eat tacos.
Taco ShellWhitesWhite women who sleep with Mexicans
Tad PoleFrenchFrench baby
TaffyWelshThe Taff is the name of the river that runs through Cardiff, the capital of Wales. Also from a poem that starts: "Taffy was a Welshman, Taffy was a thief...." Another explanation is that Taffy is based on an English pronuciation of the common Welsh first name, "Daffyd" (David).
TaggerBlacksThey often leave the tags on clothing.
Tai-chinkAsiansMartial arts.
TaigIrishMeans "hero" in Gaelic. Used today as an insult by the Loyalist community in N Ireland.
Tailless MonkeysFilipinosAmericans who came to the Philippines at the end of the 19th century called Filipinos tailless monkeys because they were small, brown, and said to live in trees.
TamaleHispanicsA common latin American food.
TansBritishRefers to the criminal army the English sent into Ireland to rape, plunder, and terrorize the inhabitants. The uniform was made up of tanned bottoms and dark upper clothing. They became known as the black and tans.
TAP (1)AmericansTypical American Prick
TAP (2)TaiwaneseTaiwanese American Princess
Tape HeadAsiansFacial characteristics--slanted eyes as if someone pulled back their eyes using Scotch tape around the back of their head.
Tar BabyBlacksSkin color. From the "Uncle Remus" (Br'er Rabbit) story.
TaranRomaniansEquivalent to calling someone a redneck.
TargetIraqisGulf War related.
Target (2)IndiansThe dot on their head looks like a laser sight.
TaroPolynesiansThey eat a hell of a lot of Taro. It's why they're so big
Tater TotIrishIrish Child.
TaxiAsiansTaxis are yellow
Taxi DriverIndiansThe famous New York taxi drivers
Tea-wopBritishTea-drinking immigrants.
TeabagBritishBritish are said to drink a good deal of tea.
Ted StevensBlacksA brand of candied chocolate in England; Quite dull and worthless.
Tee-Pee CreeperNative AmericansSome live in tee-pees.
TermiteWhitesTermites are typically white, pale, or clear.
Terr-abArabsShort for terrorist-Arab
TerrenceBlacksLikely comes from the black singer Terence Trent D'Arby, who claimed that his debut album was the most important album since "Sgt. Pepper" and then bored his audience with self-important lyrics, losing major credibility in the process.
TerroneItaliansSouthern Italians. Any Italian living more south than Rome, very offensive, describes living standards and cultural differences from the more European north. The Italian word "Terra" means land or dirt so a Terrone is one who works with the land.
TerroristArabsSelf explanatory.
Test-TakerAsiansAsians are always taking standardized tests to further their education.
TetrisRussiansPopular video game which originated in Russia
Tex-mexMexicansA person of hispanic lineage, hopefully Mexican, that is from Texas.
TexicanMexicansBrown texans, usually illegal and doing drywall work. Technically: a Hispanic-American that lives in Texas
Thank You Come AgainIndiansA phrase made popular by stereotypical Indian convenience store owner Apu on The Simpsons.
The ElementBlacksUsed in reference to minorities in terms of location. Example: This neighborhhod was nice until the element moved in. Not necessarily specific to Blacks.
The Missing LinkBlacksThe oldest living black person in a community.
Thick LipsBlacksOriginates from Shakespeare's Othello
Thick MickIrishCommonly used in England where Irish immigrants did much of the manual labour. Thick meaning stupid, Mick as an abbreviation of Michael, a common Irish Christian name.
ThiefBlacksCommon stereotype
Thin-EyedAsiansIn Russian "uzko glaziye" means "thin eyed" and is used for referring to all Far East Asians.
Thing-a-maniggerBlacksUsed when talking about a third(black) person you don't know.
Thirty-Six-Thirty (36-30)BlacksThe latitude line between slave and free states
Thistle ArseScottishEmblem of the country. Apparently used by other United Kingdom Inhabitants
Three-Fifth (3/5)BlacksSame vain as Point-Six. In reference to the 3/5ths Compromise, where the US Gov't decided that slaves (Blacks) only counted as 3/5ths of a person for population reasons.
ThugWhitesRepresents white ppl/teenagers or young adults that want to be black.
ThumperBlacksBlacks listen to loud "thumping" music in their cars.
TibbsBlacksReference to one of the cast members of "In the Heat of the Night."
TiblaRussiansTi blya. The slur roughly translates to: "you, damn it" or "you, fucking..."
TicoCosta RicansNickname, non-derogatory.
TifutiBlacksBlack Brazilians. Word for "niggar" in Brazil, pronounced CHEE-foo-CHEE
TigerMixed RacesThai/Black. Thai + nigger.
Tiger (2)Mixed RacesAn equivalent to eggplant. Originating from Tiger Woods racial heritage.
TiggerBlacksA "typical nigger"
Timber NiggerNative AmericansSimilar to Prairie Nigger.
TintyAsiansTheir eyes are tinted, and can not be seen into, only out of. Also pertaining to Asian woman who sleep with numerous men in one night.
TinyAsiansFor their small stature (penis, etc)
Tiny TimWhitesReference to White people supposedly having smaller penises.
Tipi TomNative AmericansCombination if Tee-pee living and tom-tom usage.
Tira-flechaLatin AmericansRacial term mostly used by Cubans or White Hispanics referring to the Mestizo peoples (or mixed Indian/Spanish) of Central or South america (since Cubans have no Indian ancestry). Means "One who throws arrows."
Tire-HuggerMexicansMethod used to cross Rio Grande, floating on inner tubes and tires.
TizzunBlacksNeapolitan derogatory term for black person.
TNTFilipinos"Tago Nang Tago" It's a filipino thats an illegal alien. Translates to "hides and hides" (from the I.N.S.)
ToadFrenchFrog-related, see: frog.
Toad (2)BlacksIn prison, this is a widely used word for blacks.
TobogganTrinidadiansPlay on quiet rivalry between Trinidad and Tobago
TobyBlacksReference to the character in "Roots."
Toilet SwimmerBlacksWhen sitting on the toilet, reference to large genetalia
TojoJapaneseGeneral Hideki Tojo, Japanese Prime Minister during WW2. Ordered the attack on Pearl Harbor.
TokenBlacksIndicates that a person is unqualified for his/her position and received it on racial grounds. One of the two black characters on the show South Park is named Token. Could be used for any race.
TokenbumpBlacksFor blacks that ride in hoopties with loud systems and smoke marijuana
Tom RobinsonBlacksBlack criminals. Comes from "To Kill a Mockingbird"
Tomahawk-ChuckerNative AmericansSelf-explanatory.
TomahonkyNative AmericansNormally refers to whites with a Native American heritage. Combo of tomahawk + honky
Tomato PickerHispanicsHispanics pick tomatoes.
TommyBritishTommy Atkins was a fictional soldier used to represent all British soldiers for morale purposes during WWI. http://www.britains-smallwars.com/Anecdotes/TommyAtkins.htm - Origin in dispute.
TonkMexicansIllegal Mexican immigrants. "Tonk" is the sound that is made when the illegals are hit over the head with the large flashlights/batons that the US border patrolmen carry.
TontoNative AmericansNative American character from The Lone Ranger. Spanish for "Idiot"
TonyItaliansStarted when there was a big Italian emigration to the U.S. Their Luggage would say "TO NY" (New York).
Tony SopranoItaliansSuggests that all Italians are in the mob
Tootsie RollsBlacksBlack children. Tootsie rolls are small and brown.
Tornado BaitWhitesRefering to trailer trash conmonly hit by tornadoes
ToryIrishBandit, from the Irish Tory Island, a noted have for bandits and pirates. Also common slang term for a member of Canada's Conservative party.
ToubobWhites"Toubob" was the Mandika word for whites in the novel "Roots"
Toucan SamJewsToucans have large, protruding beaks
Tounge-ClickerBlacksThe Language for som African Peoples involves clicking of the tounge
Towel-headArabsReferring to a popular Muslim headdress. Also: Rag-head.
TowlieArabsSelf explanatory
TPPakistanisMeans Typical Paki. Insult used by western born Pakistanis against other Pakistanis who are acting like they are "straight off the boat"
TPTWhitesShort for "trailer park trash."
Trail NiggerNative AmericansSelf Explanatory
Trailer TrashWhitesSimilar to "White Trash" but only used for lower-class Whites who live in trailer parks.
TrashWhitesSelf-explanatory. Usually used as "White trash," "Poor white trash," or "Trailer trash."
Tree HockeyBlacksUsed by hockey players to make fun of blacks playing basketball.
Tree OrnamentBlacksHanging reference.
Tree-JumperBlacksMike Tyson in an interview referred to others calling him a "tree jumper", obviously because monkeys in the jungle jump between trees in the forest canopy
Tree-LooperWhitesRednecks are commonly known for incest, thus 'looping' the family tree
Tree-SwingerBlacksEither from monkeys or the victim of a lynching.
TriadAsiansThe Asian mob based out of Macao is called the Triad.
TriathleteMexicansMexicans that can run, jump, or swim are already in the US.
TriggerBlacksRerence to high murder rate. Sounds like Nigger
TripodBlacksStereotypical large penises
TriscuitWhitesWhite trash so bad they are worse than a cracker
TrisketMixed RacesMexican/White; A brown cracker.
TrogWhitesUsed by Police in relation to unemployed whites. Short for Troglodyte or "cave dweller."
TsinkerThaisThey can't swim
TuftGreeksMany Greeks wear their hair high on the front of their head, apparently because they use it for protection when in a fight
TunaPortuguesePortuguese in San Diego worked principally as tuna fishermen.
Tundra NiggerNative Americanssame as prarie nigger, but Eskimos are a different species of animal than Indians.
Tunnel DiggerVietnameseThey used to dig foxholes and tunnels in Vietnam to kill American soldiers.
Tunnel RatVietnameseThey used to dig interconnected series of tunnels through which they would live.
Tupperware HeadAustriansRelated to slur "Boxhead" for Germans.. it's a slightly more efficient and cleaner version of a box.
TurbinatorIndiansSeekh Indians wear turbans because their religion dictates that they may not cut hair
TurcoArabsUsed primarily in Spanish-speaking countries, and South America in particular as a derogatory term for people of Arabic descent. It means "Turk," a much-hated nation by other Arabic states, in Spanish.
Turf-CutterIrishTurf is peat moss, found in deep layers in Ireland. It was originally cut by most Irish farmers and used as fuel (an early form of coal). More modernly, it could apply to any drunk Irishmen working as greenkeepers, such as on golf courses.
TurkeyWhitesTurkey is white meat
Turkey SandwichTurkishSelf-explanitory.
Turkish AxeTurksBrand of deodorant. Greeks use this word for Turks as many of them they usually don't take a bath for days. They mostly use this deodorant for days
TurtleneckFrenchMany of the French are uncircumcised.
Tuskan RaiderArabsInspired by Star Wars, they are the sand people with the spears.
TuskenSomaliansStar Wars reference to the Tuscan Raiders, nomadic desert dwellers that no one likes.
Tusken RaiderArabsSand people in Star Wars
Tutsoon/TootsoonBlacksOrigins in Chicago (particularly Italians).
TwinkTaiwaneseSimilar to "chink"
TwinkieAsiansAn Asian-American who has lost their heritage. Yellow on the outside, white on the inside.
Twister FodderAmericansMany Midwesterners live in "Tornado Alley," which is known for having a disproportionate number of tornados every year.
Two StrokeAsiansEyes look like 2 strokes
TWO-TONEMixed RacesSelf Explanatory
TycoonBlacksA black man from Thailand
TyroneBlacksPopular Black name
TyvekBlacksRefers to unusual names given to many black men; actually, a material used by Du Pont for large mailing envelopes.
UbangiBlacksA river in Africa.
UdaSpanishSpanish accordion player. Origins unknown, thought to come from Philadelphia area.
UFOAsiansUgly Fucking Oriental.
UkeUkrainiansShort form of Ukrainian, not derogatory, commonly used by Ukrainians to refer to themselves or one another.
UkeyUkrainiansName which they call one another, when others call them this it is derogratory similar if a non-Black calls a Black nigger
UmlunguWhitesZulus called whites this, meaning the white scum that forms in the surf.
Uncle BenBlacksBlack man on the famous rice box.
Uncle Ben's BoysVietnameseFrom the Vietnam War, referring to Vietnamese soldiers, due to large number of rice patties.
Uncle DaddyWhitesRumors of inbreeding in the Appalachians.
Uncle ScamAmericansIn reference to Uncle Sam but with America's bad reputation
Uncle TomBlacksBlacks who suck up to white people. In reference to the Uncle Tom character in the famous 1852 book "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe.
UnderbiteKoreansKoreans are said to have large underbites.
Unemployus AfricanusBlacksGenus & species. Scientific name. self explanatory
Uni-browGreeksThey tend to have hairy the eyebrows that often meet and appear as one. Also applies to some Italians.
UpsurtBulgariansThis is how Bulgarians pronounce the word "Absurd". It is also a popular Bulgarian rap-group.
Urban TurbanArabsArab who tries to act black
UrkelBlacksNerdy Blacks. Character from "Family Matters" TV show.
UzbekAsiansArmenian word for people with slanted eyes.
Vacuum CleanerBlacksTheir noses represent a vacuum. Also used because they "vacuum up" much cocaine.
VampWhitesPossibly the lack of melanin resembles the pale skin of a vampire. Another reason could be vampires need blood, and whites tend to look cold and in need of a blood transfusion.
VanillaWhitesOriginates from vanilla ice cream and the white pop star Vanilla Ice.
Vanilla AsianRussiansThey are white Asians
Vanilla CokeBlacksBlack people with white personalities.
Vanilla GorillaBlacksA black guy who acts white. Used mostly to describe unathletic blacks, who, according to stereotypes, should be naturally good at sports
Vanilla IceWhitesIn reference to the singer Vanilla Ice.
VatoMexicansOriginates from Chicano slang. In Spanish it means "guy". Can be compared with "dude".
VCAsiansTerm used to describe "Viet Cong" during the Vietnam War. Often used now to group all Asians as the enemy or as untrustworthy.
VegemiteAustralian AboriginalsAboriginal skin colour resembles popular Australian sandwich spread
Velcro-headBlacksCharacteristics of the hair.
VerbesRomaniansTransylvanian Saxon slur for Romanians
ViceroyJapaneseFrom Star Wars Episode One, trade federation people have similiar characteristics of Japanese buisness men.
Victor CharlieVietnameseFrom the Vietnam War. US Military radio code breakdown for "Vietcong"
Viet CongVietnameseSelf Explanatory
VikeScandinaviansVike is short for "viking". The Vikings were the warrior class of the ancient Scandinavians
VikingNorwegiansSelf explanatory
VinegarMixed RacesBlack/Vietnamese. (Vi-nigger)
VinkVietnameseAdaptation of Chinese 'chink' for Vietnamese
Vinny DelBlacksVinny del Negro was a basketball player
VladeSerbsVlade Divac from the Lakers and Kings
VlahSerbsStayed behind for 500 years. Vlah's are now extinct but the saying still stuck with the Serbs who replaced them.
Vodka NiggerRussiansThey like to drink Vodka
VodkalkyRussiansVodka + alcoholics. Plural: Vodkalkies.
VolkswagenGermansSelf explanatory.
VoodooBlacksStereotypical thought of blacks using voodoo.
VoonsHatiansHatians in New Orleans, practice alot of voodoo. Voodoo + Coon
W.O.G. (5)HispanicsThose who worked on the suez canal project would wear a uniform which had Working On Government (project) on it. Typically used to describe people who arent white.
WabHispanicsShort for Wet-Back. See: Wet-Back.
WadieMexicansThe Rio Grande is so shallow now that illegals just have to wade across.
WadjylaWhitesMainly used by the "Nyoongar" Aboriginal people of south-west Australia. Pronounced "wad-jah-lah."
WaffleBelgiansBelgian waffles.
Wagon-BurnerNative AmericansThey burnt wagons
WahooNative AmericansWar Cry, there was also a famous Native American wrestler named Wahoo McDaniel in the 80's.
WailerJamaicansComes from Bob Marley and the Wailers
WakiPakistanisPakistanis who try to act white
Waki PakiPakistanisWacky Pakistanis.
Walking CarpetArmeniansMost Armenians are hairy
WallioneItaliansIn addressing a fellow Italian, but condescending when used by non-Italians
WAMWhitesWhite American Male
Wandering JewJewsThe jews wandered the desert for 40 years after crossing the red sea to get out of egypt, before reaching the holy-land.
Wang ChungAsiansRepresents a typical Asian name. Also a British new wave band in the 80's famous for their song "Everybody Have Fun Tonight" with the lyric "Everybody Wang Chung tonight!"
WanianLithuaniansTypically refers to Lithuanians who have recently moved to North America, or sometimes Lithuanians still living in the old country. Not usually used to refer to exiles (see "Lugan").
WankerBritishImplies that the addresser is accusing the addressee of self-gratification.
WanksterWhitesA white person acting as a gangster.
WAPWhitesMeans "White American Princess". Arrogant female whites who flaunt their money around and demand the finest things in life.
WapaneseWhitesUsed to describe a white person who is obssesed with japanese culture. This would include manga/hentai/and anime.
War WhoopNative AmericansRefers to the traditional Native American war cry.
WashishoWhitesPronounced Wa-She-Shoo; is a typical reservation slur for Native Americans to use when talking about white people in a derogatory manner.
WasianWhitesCombination of "wigger" and "Asian". Refers to White people who are infatuated with Asian culture and society. Usually in reference to males.
WaspWhitesStands for "White Anglo-Saxon Protestant." Refers to "Pure whites."
Water BuffaloBlacksOriginally meant for noisy people but gained notoriety when a Jewish University of Pennsylvania student used it to describe members of a black sorority who held a loud party while he was trying to study. It turned into a hate crime case.
Watermelon (1)BlacksFor their fondness for watermelon. Used in the movie "48 Hours".
Watermelon (2)GuatemalansWords sound alike.
WaverunnerAsiansReference to the 2004 tsunami.
WayansBlacksThe whole "Wayans" family was on In Living Color
WeanerWhitesShort for White Beaner (like wigger). Refers to a white guy that acts like a beaner.
WebeBlacksPronounced "we be", this refers to the inability of most blacks to conjugate the "be" verb, thus resulting in "we be" instead of "we are" when making references to themselves.
Weegie (1)NorwegiansA shortening of Norwegian
Weegie (2)ScottishA derogatory term used by Edinburgh people for Glasgow people. Comes from Glaswegians. The collective noun for people from Glasgow, Scotland.
WegroWhitesSame as wigger.
WejJewsJew spelled backwards.
Welfare MonkeyBlacksSee Welfare Mother.
Welfare MotherBlacksCommon stereotype representing that large, black, single-parent families are disproportionately represented on welfare rolls.
WelsherWelshSupposedly dates from the 19th Century when the English government decided that all Welsh children should speak English in school. Any child caught speaking Welsh had a board placed around his/her neck and could only get rid of it by "telling on" another child using Welsh. At the end of the day, the child stuck with the board got caned.
Wet DogWhitesWhen white people sweat/get wet, they smell like wet dogs.
WetbackMexicansComes from "Operation Wetback", a military operation devised in 1954 to stop the onslaught of illegal aliens entering the United States, primarily from Mexico. The operation was soon abandoned in part because of outcry of Mexican-Americans who were angered by the racial profiling. More info
WetBlackMixed RacesMexican/Black mix
WetvacMexicansA play on wetback. Many Mexicans who have illegaly entered the country take cleaning jobs.
WexicanMixed RacesWhite/Mexican mix.
WhackWhitesCombination of white and black. Whites who act black.
Whacky IraqiIraqisWhen the U.S. drops the bomb, they go nuts
Whale TurdBlacksDerived from the joke - Q. What do you call a black in the ocean? A. A whale turd.
Wheat ThinWhitesRepresents skinny white women with a tan.
Whipping PostBlacksBlack people were whipped while they were slaves.
Whiskey TangoWhitesWhite trash in the military
White ChocolateWhitesWhites who try to act like Blacks.
White DevilWhitesThis was and still is used by Black Muslims, who believe whites are spawns of the devil. Malcolm X used this slur.
White EyeWhitesTerm used by Indians in the late 1800's to describe white settlers.
White NiggerIrishBlacks called Irish Americans this during the 1800's in retaliation to being called "Nagurs"
White OutWhitesUsed by non-whites describing places uncomfortably too white
White WallBlacksWhite wall tires have a thin line of white. Used for blacks who pretend to be white.
White-washMixed RacesTo be White-washed is to lose all culture after coming to the United States; also "bleached."
WhitebreadWhitesSelf-explanatory
WhiteflaggerFrenchComes from the French surrendering (whiteflagging) many wars
WhitetrashWhitesLower class whites. Self-explanatory.
WhiteyWhitesSelf-explanatory.
WhopperItaliansBasically the idea of a WOP but in a more easily said slur
Whose My Daddy?BlacksCommon question among black children.
WicWhites'White Irish Catholic'
WidescreenAsiansThey see only widscreen vision because their eyes are typically wider than taller.
WiggerWhitesAffluent suburban white kids who dress, talk and act like they were brought up in the ghetto.
WiggeretteWhitesSame as Wigger only for women.
Wiggie/WiggNon-WhitesNon-Whites who date only Whites or have a strong preference for whites. Stands for "white guy groupie" or "white girl groupie"
WiggletWhitesYoung whites that think they are black.
Wikki WikkiBlacksDJ turntable scratching noise, often heard in rap music.
WindchimesBlacksA common practice of southerners was to hang blacks. When the wind blew and swung them back and forth against each other southerners would refer to them as windchimes.
WindianWhitesWhite people who try to act like they're Indian
Windmill WinderDutchThey got lots of windmills
WinkWhitesWhite person trying to be like or associates with Chinese.
WinkleWhitesRobert Van Winkle (aka Vanilla Ice)
WinkyAsiansEyes reference
Wog (1)AsiansAbbreviation of either "White-", "Westernised-" or "Worthy-Oriental Gentleman." Originally intended as a term denoting respect. In common use, however, it became a term of abuse/denigration.
Wog (2)GreeksOriginated from the cheap labour sent to Australia to work on Government project in return for citizenship back around the 1940-1960's. Workers Of the Goverenment was printed on the back of their coveralls. Made popular by the movie "The Wog Boy"
Wog (3)IndiansBritish Imperialists commonly referred to Indians as a "WOG" since they were commonly used as security, it stood for "Warden on Guard".
Wog (4)BlacksBritish, short for Golliwogg, a stuffed doll that mimicked Blacks. Recently was dropped (ref) as the logo used on jars of Robertson's jams and marmalades.
WoggleAsiansVariation of Wog
Won TonWhitesA white person who wants to be asian
Won Ton ParmesanMixed RacesAsian/Italian mix
Wonder BreadWhitesWonder Bread is white.
Wonder Bread WopItaliansUsed by Italians to describe Italians who are more assimilated into "North American" culture.
WoodWhitesShort for Peckerwood.
WoodiesDutchThey're known to wear wooden shoes
WookieBlacksIn reference to the big brown Chewbacca the Wookie
Wool HeadBlacksSelf-explanatory.
Woolie JumpersNew ZealandersImplies that New Zealanders enjoy 'jumping' sheep.
WoolybackWelshNW England origins. Lots of sheep in Wales.
WOPItaliansHigh class Italian. Stands for "With Out Papers." Started when there was a big Italian emigration to the U.S., and many were coming in illegally (with out papers). Also could mean "Working On Pavement", or refer to "guappo," (pronounced "woppo") a slang Italian (Neapolitan dialect) word meaning criminal or bully (strong person).
WOPahoNative AmericansAny person claiming to be part Navaho Indian, but are without papers or pedigree showing it. Similar To Wigger In Some Respects. A couple of Kootenai Indians in my home town called some people this once, and I heard it as a boy. Naturally, I asked... "You know, there's always someone claimng to be part Navaho, but they have no papers..."
WopalockMixed RacesItalian/Polish mix -- Wop + Polock
WopskiMixed RacesItalian/Polish mix
WoundWhitesUsed when Native Americans and Blacks describing Whites whom they see as hurting them many times in present and past and represent an ongoing unhealed open wound, also wounds are often pink in color (the open sore) so it represents the color of many whites who look pink
WTWhitesWhite Trash.
WTTWhitesWhite Trailer Trash
XarnegoSpanishOriginally meaning people whose ancestors came from different parts of Catalonia, and later Spanish-speaking people that migrated into Catalonia.
YahoodiJewsThe word 'Jew' in Arabic.
YakBosniansBosniak shortened to yak, also associated with their smell.
YakooWhitesFrom a Christ Rock skit on Saturday Night Live where he bemoans lack of racist terms for whites
YakuWhites1960's Black Panther slang. Still used today
Yam (1)BlacksTerm used extensively by the military in Robert O'Connors novel "Buffalo Soldiers" about US Soldiers stationed in Germany. Originates probably with the food which is a staple of southern cooking.
Yam (2)AmishRefers to the sound of the Pennsylvania Dutch dialect
Yan Kwi Ze/Yang Gui ZiWhitesWhite Westerner (esp. British), often preceded by "chow" (stinky) or "si" (goddamned).
Yang GuiziWhitesMandarin Chinese: "Foreign Devil" pronounced: yahng GWAY zi
YangmoAsiansGeneric term representing any Asian group without having to identify country of origin.
YankAmericansA more commonly used derivative of Yankee, used by pretty much every other English speaking country in the world. It is usually derogatory, but can be an endearing term.
YankeeAmericansSlang used primarily by the British. Also used in the former Confederate states to refer to people of the Union states. Origins can be traced to the Ottowa Indians calling the English, "Yang-gees," which morphed into "Yankees" by the British who then took that home after the French and Indian war in 1763.
Yankee DoodleAmericansUsed by the British Army to make fun of the rag-tag American army in the revolutionary war.
YanniGreeksThe famous piano player named Yanni.
YaoAsiansTall asians. Reference to Yao Ming, a professional basketball player of Chinese origin.
YapeMixed RacesCondensed form of Yard Ape. Applies towards Blacks or Mexicans. Blacks sit out in the yard to keep cool. Mexicans are gardeners, thus always in the yard as well.
Yard ApeBlacksLow-income housing quite often has no air conditioning. Thus, people who live in housing projects often sit out front to keep cool. This slur originated in the 60's and 70's.
YazzieNative AmericansCommon last name among Navajos which is used in the derogatorily by whites.
YBMBlacksYoung Black Male, police terminology.
YeehawWhitesCommon cowboy/redneck saying.
YellowAsiansSkin color (as compared to Caucasians).
Yellow CabJapaneseJapanese women who only date non-Japanese. Also used to indicate Japanese women who are supposed to be easy. I.E. anyone can ride her.
Yellow DevilAsiansCommon name used by American servicemen to describe the Japanese. Play on "White Devil"
Yellow MonkeyAsiansSkin Color as well as referring to the Asian race as monkeys, from Vietnam.
YelvisAsiansYellow Elvis. Asians with pompadours. Plural: Yelvi.
YenBlacksYellow Eyed Nigger. These are Blacks, usually male, that due to a life of hard substance abuse have the whites of their eyes turn a hepatitis yellow.
YentaJewsKnow-it-all Jewish women. Not really a slur.
YerdSpanishFrom Spaniards
YetiNepaleseYeti (Abominabol Snowman/Snowmen) live in the Himalayas
YickJewish/ HispanicYiddish combined with Spic
YidJewsThe Yiddish connection
Yid/Yid-LidJewsYid = Yiddish, lid = Yarmulke.
YiddiotJewsYiddish and Idiot combined (stupid jew)
YiggerAsiansYellow nigger.
YitzeJewsName for Jews. Also Yitze Braun, Yitze Braud
Yo Boy/GirlWhitesWhite person who tries to act black.
Yo YoBlacks"Yo Yo's hang from strings."
YoboKoreansLiterally means "sweetheart" but used in deragatory manner
YogurtWhitesSame color
YokoJapaneseYoko Ono broke up the Beatles.
YolkAsiansEgg yolks are yellow.
Yom (1)BlacksIn Brooklyn is short for melanzane.
Yom (2)JewsFrom the holiday Yom Kippur
YomboBlacksThe Yombo was a sandwich way back when that was the first to come in a styrofoam box. Spelled "Yumbo" or "Yambo"
Yont'an SaramBlacksKorean for "coal person"
You PeopleBlacksRoss Perot, while at the 1992 NAACP convention in Nashville TN, frequently addressed his audience as "you people." Revitalized again in April, 2007 when Don Imus said "I can't get any place with you people" on the Rev. Al Sharpton's radio show.
YounVietnameseUsed by Cambodians. Youn was a tribe of Vietnamese descent that lived along the border between Vietnam and Cambodia. Cambodians did not trust them.
YTWhitesPronounced "White e" Used by blacks.
YugoYugoslavsSelf-explanatory (and because they can't make a car).
YukesYugoslavsYugoslavs
Yup-Boon-JieJapaneseWhile all races in Chinese are refered to as a type of ghost/shadow (sub-human), the word for Japanese is unique in that it means child.
YuppieWhitesYoung Urban Professional. Refers to a person with a well paid professional occupation and a well-to-do lifestyle. Used frequently in the 1980s. Not necessarily white, but more common amongst them.
YurugTurksIf one (as a foreigner) listens closely to conversation between Turkish people, it sounds like "yurug" appear quite often
ZamboMixed RacesIndian/African mix.
Ze GogglesBlacksThey do nothing.
ZebArabsZeb is the Arabic word for "dick"
ZebraMixed RacesBlack/White mix. Relates the colors of a person's parents to the colors of a zebra's stripes.
ZeebWhitesAn alternate usage for the word wigger.
Zerote PisadoSalvadoreansMeans "stepped-on piece of shit" because they are called zerotes
ZhidJewsRussian-language version of "Jew" or "yid". Only considered a derogatory term close to "kike" in Orthodox Christian countries.. in others it simply means "Jew."
ZhidanJewsRomanian word for jew, dirty jew, or cheap jew
ZigabooBlacksVariant of Jigaboo.
ZionistJewsJews are typically Zionist in political nature. The ultimate goal being to take over Palestine. Also: Zog
Zip (1)ItaliansUsed by some Italian-Americans to refer to new Italian immigrants because of how fast they are able to speak the old language. The term was coined by National Enquirer founder Fortune Pope, Sr. and his friend Joe Bonanno in the 50's or 60's.
Zip (2)AsiansWhen they smile, their teeth look like a zipper. AKA: Zipper, See also: Zipperhead
Zip CoonBlacksBlack stereotypical character from Antebellum South.
ZipperheadAsiansCoined by US soldiers during Korean War. Also used in the film Full Metal Jacket. MULTIPLE reasons have been submitted:
1) If Asians were shot in the head with high-powered weapons, their heads would split as if you unzipped them
2) Vietnam War slang for "Zero Intelligence Potential" (IE: just kill them, no reason to interrorgate them)
3) Many times the Asians would be run over by military Jeeps, which left tire tracks on them that resembled zippers.
4) Asians tend to part their hair down the middle, leaving a zipper-like strip.
5) I'm not sure if the military used body bags to transfer dead enemy soldiers, but theres a possibly reference to the zipper on said bag.
6) WWII Japanese pilots wore leather helmets with zippers down the middle
ZogJewsZionist Occupation Government - Written near the body of murdered radio talk show host Allen Burg in Denver, Co.
Zoo ApeBlacksApe in a zoo = Nigger in jail
ZootBlacksBlacks in the 1930s/1940s used to wear snazzy suits called zoot suits.
ZorbaGreeksFrom the novel "Zorba the Greek," by Nikos Kazantzakis.
ZuluBlacksTribe name in Africa
ÖlaugeTurksLiterally "oily eye" referring to the dark eye color of Turkish people, can also be used for other nationalities

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