1. A Mexican American who was raised in a white neighborhood forgot Spanish and adapted white customs. However, tries to regain their lost heritage. Therefore practices.

2. A Mexican American who is more in touch with his/her American side than his/her Mexican side but still eats and celebrates Mexican.
José: You're Mexican? I thought you were white?

Kristen: Yeah, it's because in grammar school I went to an all white school so I kinda forgot my Spanish.

José: Can you speak some?

Kristen: Yeah, I still eat my tortillas and all.

José: Then you're a Practicing Mexican. :
by Jim_O February 8, 2009
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