Gringo (Noun)
Meaning
A Latin American (disparaging) term for foreigners (especially Americans and Englishmen).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The locals viewed the American tourists as gringos, ignorant of the local customs and language.
- He was often referred to as a gringo by the Mexican workers on the construction site.
- The Argentinean politician's speech was filled with anti-gringo rhetoric, stirring up nationalist sentiment among the crowd.
- As a gringo in Brazil, she stood out like a sore thumb, especially with her blonde hair and fair skin.
- The locals would often mock the gringos who came to the town, speaking loudly and proudly in their native tongues.