noun
whitey
WEYE-tee
Whitey (noun) means a slang, often derogatory, term for a white person. Example: “The term "whitey" appears in older protest songs as a pointed jab at white authority.”
noun
1
A slang, often derogatory, term for a white person.
"The term "whitey" appears in older protest songs as a pointed jab at white authority."
2
Slang for the dizzy, nauseated feeling brought on by smoking too much cannabis.
"He went pale and had to lie down — a classic whitey."
How to use whitey
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a slang word for a white person, or British slang for the queasy, faint feeling from smoking too much weed.
When to use it
The racial sense is informal and can read as hostile or dated depending on context; the cannabis sense is casual British slang.
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Word forms
- Plural
- whiteys, whities
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What does “whitey” mean?
The word “whitey” means a slang, often derogatory, term for a white person. In plain terms, either a slang word for a white person, or British slang for the queasy, faint feeling from smoking too much weed.
How do you pronounce “whitey”?
“Whitey” is pronounced WEYE-tee (/ˈwaɪti/ in IPA).
How do you use “whitey” in a sentence?
Here is “whitey” used in a sentence: “The term "whitey" appears in older protest songs as a pointed jab at white authority.”
What part of speech is “whitey”?
“Whitey” is a noun.
How many meanings does “whitey” have?
“Whitey” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a slang, often derogatory, term for a white person.
