ghetto pass en · NOUN
Etymology
From ghetto + pass, modelled after hall pass, etc.
Meanings
- (slang) The acceptance of white people into a nonwhite community; or, a privilege or permission granted to white people to appropriate nonwhite culture, attitudes, language, and behavior.
- (broadly, slang) Any permission or tolerance given to enter, experience, or share in another's community.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ghetto passes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |