when a person is referred to as a wasp, what does it mean?

Answer 1

White, Anglo-Saxon Protestant

Answer 2

WASP is a term used in the United States derived from an acronym for White Anglo-Saxon Protestant.

The term does not have a precise definition and can be used to describe greatly differing sociological groups.[1] The WASP acronym originated in reference to White Americans with a history in the establishment, who are alleged to form a powerful elite.[1] Some may use the term to describe any white person who does not claim any minority affiliation, regardless of their socio-economic status or actual ancestry.[1] However working class whites in the U.S. are not necessarily referred to as WASPs, even if they are Protestants of Anglo-Saxon descent.[1] "WASP" is used in Canada in much the same way as it is used in the U.S.A.

Answer 3

The term "WASP" is an acronym for white Anglo-Saxon Protestant, but is used more generally to refer to someone who is a member of the established, privileged, white upper-middle class.

Answer 4

WASP = White Anglo Saxon Protestant

Answer 5

It's usually in capitals - a WASP - and stands for White Anglo-Saxon Protestant. It usually implies a wealthy, boring, snobbish, country-club, that sort of thing. It is considered a swear word and racist slur, and should be used with great caution (or preferably not used at all).
Think of the groom's parents in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," or Greg's parents on the tv show "Dharma & Greg." That will give you the idea of the sterotype.

Answer 6

White Anglo Saxon Protestant

Answer 7

White Anglo Saxon Protestant.

Answer 8

White Anglo Saxon Protestant.

Answer 9

White Anglo-Saxon Protestant

Answer 10

White Anglo-Saxon Protestant