Cuban
slang for an old person with white hair, referring to the sugar color of their hair. Can be used to describe a man or a
woman. If used to describe an old man,
may also refer to his background as a cane-cutter in Cuba. Especially heard to describe old Cubans around Miami. Somewhat disrespectful when referring to older persons, but acceptable in referring to former cane-cutters.
Yo, Cano, did you used to cut
cane in the
cane fields. Yo, viejo (old
person) I'm talking to you, are you deaf?