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Cracker

A derogatory synonym for white trash circa 1766. Used today by Africans to denote a white person who is particularily emblematic of white oppression.

"I should explain to your Lordship what is meant by crackers; a name they have got from being great boasters; they are a lawless set of rascalls on the frontiers of Virginia, Maryland, the Carolinas and Georgia, who often change their places of abode." (1766, G. Cochrane)

"See we all want peace, but the problem is crackers want a bigger piece." (Dead Prez)

by emiliedancer July 18, 2008