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Definition of whitey

whitey

/ˈwaɪti/
whi · tey
Plural:whiteys
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• noun

1

A derogatory slang term for a white person, or for white people and white-dominated society collectively.

Example

"The 1970s protest poem critiqued systemic inequality and the political dominance of whitey."

2

British A sudden bout of dizziness, pallor, nausea, or fainting, especially one induced by consuming alcohol or cannabis (commonly in the phrase 'pull a whitey').

Example

"He stood up too quickly at the party and nearly pulled a whitey."

Word Nuance & Usage

When referring to white people or white-dominated authority, this term is a derogatory slang word that should be avoided in polite or formal discourse, though it frequently appears in historical accounts and cultural commentary.

• Rhymes for whitey

• Nearby Words

whitewashing
whitewater
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whiting
whitish

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Whitey. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/whitey
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