poor white — poor′ white′ n. usage: This term is usually used with disparaging intent and perceived as insulting. However, sometimes it is merely a neutral descriptive term. off sts usu. disp. and off. (a term used to refer to a white person, esp. of the… … From formal English to slang
poor white — ☆ poor white n. a white person, esp. one born or living in the S U.S., who lives in great poverty and ignorance: often an offensive term … English World dictionary
poor white — noun Etymology: poor (I) : a member of an inferior or underprivileged white social group often taken to be offensive if these bad farming practices persisted … some settlers were in danger of becoming poor whites Farmer s Weekly (South Africa) *… … Useful english dictionary
Poor white trash — (or PWT) may refer to:*White trash that are poor *Poor white trash (film), a film by Michael Addis … Wikipedia
Poor White Trash (film) — Infobox Film name = Poor White Trash director = Michael Addis producer = Lorena David writer = Michael Addis and Tony Urban starring = Sean Young M. Emmet Walsh movie music= Tree Adams distributor= Hollywood Independents Xenon Entertainment Group … Wikipedia
poor white — noun Date: 1819 often offensive white trash … New Collegiate Dictionary
poor white — Usually Disparaging and Offensive. a white person, esp. of the southern U.S., having low social status and little or no money, property, or education. [1810 20, Amer.] * * * … Universalium
poor white — noun derogatory a member of an impoverished white underclass, especially one living in the southern US … English new terms dictionary
poor white — /pɔ ˈwaɪt/ (say paw wuyt) noun US a white person living in harsh socio economic conditions …
poor white trash — noun (slang) an offensive term for White people who are impoverished (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑white trash • Usage Domain: ↑disparagement, ↑depreciation, ↑derogation, ↑slang, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
