mojado
moh-hah-dohnoun, adjective
Spanish & ChicanoVulgarDifficulty 1 of 3: Widely known
Know it. Don't throw it. This is the real heat — here so you can clock it in a song, a comment, or the next table over. Take it for a spin and you'll find out who still wants to talk to you.
Definition
A slur for an undocumented immigrant — “wet,” from crossing the river. You will hear it. It is not a nickname.
In simple English: A slur for an undocumented immigrant.
Examples
People still say mojado like it is a description. It is a slur.
Don’t repeat this one to sound native. It just sounds cruel.
Usage notes
A slur. Documented so you can recognize it and not use it. Related talk: la migra, papeles.
At a glance
- Track
- Spanish & Chicano
- Region
- Statewide
- Part of speech
- noun, adjective