It is a derogatory term for an Italian adopted into American English slang soon after 1900. It may come from a Southern Italian dialect "Guappo" meaning a dandy
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It came from the Dutch word docke.
"shawl" originates from the Persian word shal
Wife comes from the Old English word wif.
The word 'jaywalk' is a compound word derived from the word 'jay', an old word for an inexperienced person, and walk.
No. Wop is not an acceptable Scrabble word.
the wop
Wop is an acronym which stands for "with out papers" so the term would suggest that Italians were illegals, or not real citizens.
"Wop" is considered an offensive term and racial slur towards people of Italian descent. It is not appropriate or acceptable to use in any context.
The Do Wop was created in 1997.
Doo-wop is a style of Rhythm and Blues Music that originated in African American communities in the 1940's which by the 1950's and 1960's had become an integral part of mainstream music in cosmopolitan area such as New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles.
.... not sure of the genesis of "guinea" ... but I'm told "wop" was derived from Immigration officials stamping W.O.P. on papers of arriving Italians, meaning With-Out-Passport
Doo-wop is a style of rhythm and blues music that originated in African American communities in the 1940's which by the 1950's and 1960's had become an integral part of mainstream music in cosmopolitan area such as New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles.
WOP by J-Dash
Where does Thank you originate?
Yes, the word "bolshy" does originate from the "bolsheviks".
Wop May was born on April 20, 1896.