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I'm unsure of how it became a racial slur, probably just passed down over generations, but I can tell you how it originated.
In the slave days some masters would whip their slaves. Wipping a slave sounded to them like a 'CRACK!'. So slaves would call their masters 'Crackers'.
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RafaThe term "cracker" as a racial slur likely originated from the cracking of whips by white slave owners on plantations, with "cracker" being used to refer to poor white farmers in the South. Over time, the term has been used pejoratively to refer to white people in a derogatory manner, although its usage and offensiveness can vary based on context and intent.
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What does it mean when a guy calls you a cracker He's a white guy and I'm an Asian girl.?
Well, obviously he doesn't know what the term 'cracker' truly means
When someone calls you a cracker what does that mean?
Well.....it means they're calling you a white kid. It's kind of an insult.
Is cracker a bad word?
The term "cracker" can be considered offensive by some, particularly when used in a derogatory or racial context towards white people. It is best to avoid using this term and opt for more respectful language.
What is a compound word for cracker?
Cheese-cracker.
What is the french word for cracker?
The French word for cracker is "biscuit" or "cracotte" depending on the type of cracker.
