Gringo

A Lot of people think it derived from Mexico but it's actually from Argentina and basically used to originally describe a foreigner

Friend 1-Ay look at that Gringo, he's from the US
Friend 2-He's obviously lost
Friend 1-It's his first time here in Mexico/Cuba/Africa/etc...
(Point being that the new guy is from somewhere else)

by SupremeChula March 23, 2017

gringo

a word meaning white person used by mexicans or latinos.

White guy: look at those stupid beaners. they are so lazy.

Latino: look at those damn gringos esse. they suck. Putos.

by Pookie D. Shizznit April 19, 2006

gringo

An offensive, derogatory term used to single out whites. Most of the time American but can be European. Rarely, if it all, is the term used to refer to a black person (who are normally called morenos), American Indian, Japanese, or any other racial/ethnic group.

It evolved from "Green, Go" to refer to the US soldiers wearing Green Coats during the Mexican-American War. Hispanics of Mexico (who are really just mestizos - Half Spanish/Half Amerindian - or confused American Indians) will try to justify using the term at all costs as it has not only a comedic effect but has become very much ingrained in their culture.

Mira a esa tipo, esa gringo. He thinks he's going to send us back to Mexico eh? F%ck Trump. F%ck White America.

by [ProtoType] April 2, 2017

gringo

an offensive hispanic word for white people. just like the word mayate for black people. we are told it isn't offensive, just like indianos, chuntaro or mojado "friends say it to each other"

We're not racists, you gringos and mayates are racist.

Pinche gringo, pinche gringitta.

by Alpino June 13, 2010

gringo

For as long as I can remember the word gringo has been a derogatory slang word for Americans in Spanish / Portuguese speaking countries. Quote from Wikepedia " Various dictionaries classify gringo as "offensive slang," "usually disparaging," and "often disparaging."

While many say that Gringo is non-derogatory I believe it is and the reasoning for not calling Americans as such is that America is a continent? It is also a country. I would not call a Brazilian an American, as he would be called after his country. We Americans would also like to be called after our country!

by A Veteran May 21, 2011

gringo

Informal term used in Latin and Central America to a person mainly from the US, but often from European and First World countries (one won't call an Ethiopian a gringo). Usually derogatory, relating to a clumsy and/or unadapted character. A gringo is primariliy identified by his/her behavior, showing obvious traits of a non-native person, such as: difficulty to understand and speak the local idiom; extravagant, distinctive clothing; strong willingness to learn and engage in local customs; slightly different facial expressions and posture (culturally learned).

"Man, I'm cracking up here! Check that gringo trying to dance samba!!"

"What about visiting the Presidential Memorial?" "Nah, only gringos go there..."

"Tell you what: let's speak English tonight and tell the girls that we are gringos full o' cash!"

"You're really American?? You don't look/sound so gringo..."

by Douglas Souza July 28, 2006

gringo

A derogatory word for an American in the Spanish Language.

Look at that white guy watching nascar. What a gringo!

by Amanda SB May 7, 2008