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spic

Pronunciation: /spɪk/

Definition of spic

noun

US informal, offensive
  • a Spanish-speaking person from Central or South America or the Caribbean, especially a Mexican.

Origin:

early 20th century: abbreviation of US slang spiggoty, in the same sense, of uncertain origin: perhaps an alteration of speak the in 'no speak the English'

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Definition of spic in the US English dictionary
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