when they apply it for people,not candy?
2007-07-15 03:01:09 · 7 answers · asked by lavieenmauve 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
When the word "crackers" is applied to people, it is referring to caucasian people.
I could be wrong, but I think in some circles it's actually considered derogatory...
2007-07-15 03:05:11 · answer #1 · answered by Dave 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is a derogatory word used to describe white southerners. It started during the time of slavery. The cracker was the person or persons who carried and used the whips.
2007-07-15 03:40:16 · answer #2 · answered by J-dog 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's meant toward a white person lower class or poor. A derogatory word to bring them down. Just like the N word for a black person.
2007-07-15 03:14:58 · answer #3 · answered by champain123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Cracker" is usually used by African-Americans as an insult for white people. It is very offensive! White people can use it also to describe other white people, but in this case it isn't a racial term; they're more describing the person as poor and ignorant.
2007-07-15 03:08:20 · answer #4 · answered by kalco 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a derogatory term for a white person, similar to the 'N' word for black people.
2007-07-15 03:03:58 · answer #5 · answered by Mickey Mouse Spears 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Slang for hicks, rednecks, bumpkins, etc., usually used by other races to denote their superiority.
2007-07-15 03:05:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a white guy, typically lower class and really pale and a bit slow
2007-07-15 03:04:38 · answer #7 · answered by casw1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋