what do the word crackers mean?
when they apply it for people,not candy?
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When the word “crackers” is applied to people, it is referring to caucasian people.
I could be wrong, but I think in some circles it’s actually considered derogatory…
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It is a derogatory word used to describe white southerners. It started during the time of slavery. The cracker was the person or persons who carried and used the whips.
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It’s meant toward a white person lower class or poor. A derogatory word to bring them down. Just like the N word for a black person.
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“Cracker” is usually used by African-Americans as an insult for white people. It is very offensive! White people can use it also to describe other white people, but in this case it isn’t a racial term; they’re more describing the person as poor and ignorant.
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It’s a derogatory term for a white person, similar to the ‘N’ word for black people.
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Slang for hicks, rednecks, bumpkins, etc., usually used by other races to denote their superiority.
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a white guy, typically lower class and really pale and a bit slow
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