wetback
/ˈwɛtˌbæk/
noun
- A highly offensive and derogatory term for a Mexican or Central American immigrant, especially one who entered the United States illegally by swimming across the Rio Grande.
- Using the word wetback is considered a hateful racial slur.
- Many advocacy groups campaign to stop the use of slurs like wetback.
- The comedian was criticized for using the term wetback in his routine.