Slur |
Represents |
Reason & Origins |
Fish |
Portuguese |
Bacalou (codfish) is a major part of their diet. |
Greenhorn |
Portuguese |
Derogatory term for Portugese. Often used when referring to those of Portugese descent who come from the Azores. Meaning stupid and backwards. More derogatory than the term "Portagee." |
Manny |
Portuguese |
Because it seems nine out of ten Portuguese guys are named "Manuel", or "Manny" |
Pork and Cheese |
Portuguese |
Sounds similar. |
Pork-chop |
Portuguese |
Sounds similar. |
Portagee |
Portuguese |
Derogatory term for Portugese. Often used when referring to those of Portugese descent who come from the Azores. Meaning stupid and backwards. |
Portugoose |
Portuguese |
Portu"geese" = Portu"goose" |
Tuna |
Portuguese |
Portuguese in San Diego worked principally as tuna fishermen. |