e/Greaser (derogatory)

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has glosseng: :For other uses, see: Greaser (disambiguation) Greaser was a derogatory term for a Mexican in what is now the U.S. Southwest in the 19th century. The slur likely derived from what was considered one of the lowliest occupations typically held by Mexicans, the greasing of the axles of mule carts. It was in common usage among U.S. troops during the Mexican-American War.
lexicalizationeng: Greaser
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