Definitions

1. noun

a person from the United States or Canada, especially when perceived as an outsider in a foreign country

“Many tourists in Mexico were referred to as gringos by the locals.”

2. noun

a term used to refer to a person of European ancestry in Latin America, often in a derogatory manner

“The term gringo was considered insulting by some in Argentina.”

3. noun

a slang term for a foreigner or a tourist, often used in a humorous or ironic way

“The gringo tourist got lost in the city and had to ask for directions.”