whitewasher

Someone who promotes a Caucasian or white perspective on history, especially African history

they're whitewashers

by readyforthemoon55 September 06, 2019

whitewashed

A derogatory term used to describe a minority who has assimilated with western society. The "White washed" person does not necessarily abandon his/her own culture but rather embrace others beside his/her own. Some people take it as a compliment while others take it as an insult.

Just because I am open minded does not mean I am whitewashed. Get it straight!

by Maxiiee September 25, 2008

WhiteWashed

Someone who doesn’t act their race from racist stereotypes. But this is not true. From someone doesn’t speak their native language that doesn’t mean they’re whitewashed.

Jane Doe: I’m Mexican but I don’t speak Spanish or listen to Spanish music

John Doe: I hate people like you. So whitewashed .

by Imnotlike”most”mexicans February 22, 2020

whitewash

A term that now has also come to refer to the entertainment industry's attempt at making ethnic characters more appealing to the white, money-spending masses by making exotic characters less ethnic and more "white."

Isn't Chun Li supposed to be 100% Chinese? Why did Hollywood totally whitewash her and cast a half-asian actress to play her in that horrible new Street Fighter movie??

Thanks to commercial whitewashing, every token "black" girl on tv has become a light skinned black girl. This does not bode well for dark skinned black actresses.

by New Webster's Dictionary July 06, 2010

whitewash

1. to win decisively, especially before the other side can achieve a single goal

2. to make something undesirable, damaging seem legitimate or acceptable, usually by falsification or concealment

They Just whitewashed the election.

by The Return of Light Joker September 30, 2009

whitewash

(n., v., or adj.) A process or result or act: when a person who is considered a minority adopts a lifestyle (including speech, mannerisms, clothing, etc.) that is attributed secludedly to those of European descent, white people.

1. She is whitewashed.

by SugarBear September 13, 2005

whitewashed

When a person who isn't white forgets their culture and acts like a white person.

Billy: I'm moving to Texas.
Sally: I hope you don't get whitewashed.

by im a nerd November 20, 2004