wetback

[nico-t]

so i noticed some call mexican illegals in the US wetbacks... whats the meaning of the word, i mean why 'wetback'
i was just wondering this

[Bro Media - BANNED FOR LIFE]

Also wet back. A slang term for those of Mexican heritage, especially illegal aliens. This slur stems from the fact that illegal Mexicans usually swim rivers to cross into other countries, hence the term wet back.

Those wetbacks are mowing my lawn.

Source:
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=wetback

[Fizzgig]

Also wet back. A slang term for those of Mexican heritage, especially illegal aliens. This slur stems from the fact that illegal Mexicans usually swim rivers to cross into other countries, hence the term wet back.

Those wetbacks are mowing my lawn.

Source:
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=wetback

Specifically the Rio Grande, right? or are there other rivers bordering Mexico?

[minusonebit]

Because they are known for swimming into the country in addition to other modes of illegal entry. And its not a "slur".

[After Shock Media]

Hmm didnt know that. Always assumed it was cause you see so many of them bent over back to the sky picking veggies. Thus the term came from the sweat stains.

[Spunky]

I always thought it had to do with their hair greased back

[nico-t]

Also wet back. A slang term for those of Mexican heritage, especially illegal aliens. This slur stems from the fact that illegal Mexicans usually swim rivers to cross into other countries, hence the term wet back.

Those wetbacks are mowing my lawn.

Source:
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=wetback

thanks
you see gfy is also educational

[Deraj]

isn't wetback in wikipedia ?

[soulboy]

Also wet back. A slang term for those of Mexican heritage, especially illegal aliens. This slur stems from the fact that illegal Mexicans usually swim rivers to cross into other countries, hence the term wet back.

Those wetbacks are mowing my lawn.

Source:
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=wetback

glad to have an eniclopedia in GFY

[madawgz]

strange, ive never heard of that

[minusonebit]

isn't wetback in wikipedia ?

Operation Wetback is. Damn, we should restart that program.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Wetback

[Bro Media - BANNED FOR LIFE]

i like wetbacks

[Deraj]

Operation Wetback is. Damn, we should restart that program.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Wetback

is that fucked up that i think that is soo funny ?