gringo

Despite what some people think, it is a non-derogatory term used to name USA born people in countries like Mexico and Brazil.

Some people could call a foreign tourist (i.e. a french or a german) also "gringo" but it is only because they can't perceive (or don't care about) the obvious difference: language.

Female form: gringa.

Hi gringo!
There are some beautiful gringas in Cancun at springbreak.

by Dan April 12, 2004

gringo

joint. a marijuana cigarette. popular term used by youth from Quebec.

l'ets go smoke that gringo. On s'en va tu fumer ce gringo.

by Banana_ December 4, 2009

Gringo

Yes Gringo can be used in a derogative light, but if used properly is not derogative. Gringo means "foreigner", not white person or person from the United States. In reference for the definition please use the American Heritage Dictionary, or the dictionary of the Spanish Royal Academy.

Ex: Look at that lost Gringo. Ex: Look at that lost foreigner.

by argoman August 1, 2010

gringo

gringo comes from the color of the uniforms wore by the u.s. in the Mexican american war. mexican soldiers would chant green-go green-go in the heat of battle it is (green-go) not gringo

the mexicans wanted the gringo to shut up

by sandofoval February 16, 2007

Gringo

Gringo means born in the U.S. Doesnt mean white man like many in the United States think. If someone is born in the U.S. but is of Hipanic parents then he is a gringo.

by Gabriel August 7, 2003

Gringo

The best word in Spanish for an "American" is:

ESTADOUNIDESE

it refers to the country, not the continent.

Soy Estadounidense. Si soy gringo.

Estoy de Colorado, de donde esta usted?

by Natwick February 15, 2013

Gringo

Term used by the Latin americans to refer to english speaking people, mostly United states citizens.

In Brazil, the term goes for any foreigner/person that is not from Brazil in general.

John was raised in the United States, so he is a gringo

by Dazaizai November 4, 2023