noun
gugu
Gugu (noun) means a dated and offensive slang term for a Filipino person. Example: “The word "gugu" appears in old accounts from the Philippine–American War and is now considered a slur.”
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A dated and offensive slang term for a Filipino person.
"The word "gugu" appears in old accounts from the Philippine–American War and is now considered a slur."
How to use gugu
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old, offensive slang word for a Filipino person — best avoided entirely.
When to use it
Ethnic slur, historical usage only; do not use in modern speech or writing.
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Word forms
- Plural
- gugus
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Etymology
A variant of "goo-goo," a slur used by American soldiers in the Philippines in the early 20th century.
Class of 1900
gugu joined the language around 1900.
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Rhymes for gugu
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What does “gugu” mean?
The word “gugu” means a dated and offensive slang term for a Filipino person. In plain terms, an old, offensive slang word for a Filipino person — best avoided entirely.
How do you use “gugu” in a sentence?
Here is “gugu” used in a sentence: “The word "gugu" appears in old accounts from the Philippine–American War and is now considered a slur.”
What part of speech is “gugu”?
“Gugu” is a noun.
Where does the word “gugu” come from?
The word “gugu” dates back to around 1900. A variant of "goo-goo," a slur used by American soldiers in the Philippines in the early 20th century.
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