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What is the origin of the word gringo?
■ by Sam on 3/5/2009, Posted in Literature & Language » Name Origins
What is the origin of the word gringo?


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■ By viper on 3/5/2009
Gringo means "Green Go Home!", This word was created in 1840 in the Mexican-American War.
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■ By Anonymous User on 8/3/2009
Wth? Gringo originates from Peruvians, Mexicans, and most of the Latin countries dude. It means (not trying to sound racist) american people. White people. How do I know? Uhh my parents are from Nicaragua. They use the word all the time. O_o But... not to say racist things..
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