whitey
word
Definition
A slang and usually offensive word for a white person. It is often used to insult, mock, or show hostility, so learners should be very careful with it.
Usage & Nuances
Strongly marked as offensive in many contexts. You may hear it in angry speech, racial discussions, lyrics, or quoted dialogue, but it is not a neutral everyday word. Safer neutral terms are 'white person' or 'white people'.
Example Sentences
You hear whitey sometimes in old movies or angry rants, but it's not neutral at all.
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If you're talking about race seriously, say 'white person,' not whitey.
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That word, whitey, can sound very offensive.
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He called the man whitey, and everyone got quiet.
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I do not use whitey because it is rude.
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He dropped whitey into the conversation, and the whole mood changed.
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