noun
General Slang
gabacho
gah-BAH-choh · noun · slang
White American, gringo (Caló, often teasing)
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A white American/Anglo; roughly 'gringo', can be neutral or derogatory.
“El gabacho ni habla español.”
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gabacho In A Sentence
El gabacho ni habla español.
Origin & Usage
Originally Spanish slang for a Frenchman; in Mexico/Chicano use, a US Anglo.
Variants
gabacha
People Also Ask
What does gabacho mean?
In Mexican and Chicano use it means a white American or Anglo, roughly the same as gringo. It can be neutral or mildly derogatory depending on tone.
Where does gabacho come from?
It was originally Spanish slang for a Frenchman, and in Mexico it shifted to mean a US Anglo instead.
Is gabacho offensive?
It ranges from teasing to insulting depending on how it is said. It is not among the harshest slurs, but it can be used dismissively.
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