dago
dago · dagoes · dagos
A person of Italian descentA person of Italian descent.
/ˈdeɪɡəʊ/
Meaning
4 senses(Australia, US, ethnic, slur)A person of Italian descent.
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Italian descent
(England, US, dated, ethnic, slur)A person of Southern European descent.
(US, derogatory, rare)A Catholic.
(derogatory, obsolete, often, slang)A crewman who speaks Spanish, Portuguese, or Italian.
Origin
Alteration of diego (“Spaniard”), from Spanish Diego (common Spanish name) by law of HobsoAlteration of diego (“Spaniard”), from Spanish Diego (common Spanish name) by law of Hobson-Jobson.
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