Derogatory term used to describe half-breed Mexican-Native American women. Term can also be found in dialogue exchange between Jennifer Jones and Lionel Barrymore in the 1946 film, "Duel In the Sun".
1) L.B.: How'd they come to name you Pearl?
J.J.: I don't know, sir.
L.B.: They couldn't have had much eye for color, could they? (laughter) They might have better called you Pocahontas or Minnie-ha-ha. Ain't I right?
J.J.: I guess so.
2) Racist pig, drinking Budweiser and scratching his nuts: "Yeah, them damn minnie-ha-has. Keep them border jumpers on the other side" Shots ring out, racist pig chokes on his own beer and vomit, which consisted of last night's redneck meal.
J.J.: I don't know, sir.
L.B.: They couldn't have had much eye for color, could they? (laughter) They might have better called you Pocahontas or Minnie-ha-ha. Ain't I right?
J.J.: I guess so.
2) Racist pig, drinking Budweiser and scratching his nuts: "Yeah, them damn minnie-ha-has. Keep them border jumpers on the other side" Shots ring out, racist pig chokes on his own beer and vomit, which consisted of last night's redneck meal.
by lawnmowerman January 1, 2005