whitey

/ˈwaɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

A person of European American ancestry, especially one who is prejudiced against or discriminates against people of color, especially African Americans.

“Some critics accused the politician of being a racist whitey who used coded language to appeal to his base.”

2. noun

A person from a white ethnic or national group, especially one considered to be of inferior social status or occupation.

“The whitey from the village was hired as a laborer on the construction site.”

Synonyms

  • Anglo
  • WASP

Antonyms

  • non-white
  • person of color