Mex
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9.9
A rude, insulting word for a person from Mexico
- noun
- Slur
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[término ofensivo/insulto para una persona mexicana]
- Mex...
Examples
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Some Mex kid's probably riding him home right now.
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It's their Mex I I I think that's the proper terminology because the everything's piloted.
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He made a joke about having a Mex as a neighbor, which offended some people.
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Some students were criticized for using the term Mex during their presentation.
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It's not right to label someone as a Mex just because of their background.
Synonyms
Mexican
vsMex
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1.0
Connected with Mexico, its people, language or culture
is slang and often offensive rather than neutral or formal usage
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6.8
A person from Mexico or with Mexican family who lives in the United States
is informal and often offensive rather than neutral identity term
How Offensive
Surface Forms
Etymology
Mex began as a short form of Mexican, but it is often used as an insulting word. So, calling someone a Mex can be deeply hurtful and should be avoided.