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The word "WOP" is the English pronunciation of the Ital-Neapolitan word "GUAPPO". The word defines those who belong to the Guapperia "Camorra", a criminal organization similar to the Sicilian Mafia located mostly in the province of Campania (an Italian Province) and its capital Napoli, Italia.
It is now used as a derogatory term for those of Italian decent in America and is said to stand for "Without Papers" meaning illegal immigrant.
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Is wop a swear word?
"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.
What is the origin of the derogatory term for Italian wop?
The derogatory term "wop" used to slur Italians and Italian Americans does not come from "Without Papers". It makes no sense to say this since Italian immigrants were not the only foreigners who occasionally came to the US without the necessary documents. Why single them out?? Instead, the term comes from the Neapolitan word "Guappo" which means even today a person who demands respect. Perhaps Americans heard Italians call each other "Guappo" and took over the term, changing it from a compliment to an insult. At any rate, this explanation makes more sense that "without papers."
Is guinea a nickname for an Italian?
"Guinea" or "Guinny" is said to be the most vile racial slur that can be used against an Italian-American. Refers to the Guinea Coast of Africa; using this slur is a very offensive way of implying that Italian-Americans are non-whites (something we tend to get very defensive about!!). Unlike the "N-word", which African-Americans sometimes use to address each other, no Italian-American would ever address another Italian-American using this word. Nor would they use the word "WOP" (also offensive, but not in a racial way). HOWEVER, it IS common for Italian-Americans to refer to each other as "dego" or "dago"; this is used the same way that blacks use the N-word with each other.
What song goes do the wop wop wop wop wop?
the wop
When was The Do Wop created?
The Do Wop was created in 1997.
Who sings wop?
WOP by J-Dash
Is wop an acceptable scrabble word?
No. Wop is not an acceptable Scrabble word.
What is Wop May's birthday?
Wop May was born on April 20, 1896.
When was Wop May born?
Wop May was born on April 20, 1896.
What song has doo wop doo doo doo wop?
he so fine
What does WOP stand for?
When immigrants were coming to the United States many of them did not have proper paperwork, such as visas, passports etc. WOP was written in the log books for such persons. WOP meant = With Out Papers. JB
What has the author Anthony J Gribin written?
Anthony J. Gribin has written: 'Doo-wop' -- subject(s): Discography, Doo-wop (Music), History and criticism 'The complete book of doo-wop' -- subject(s): Discography, Doo-wop (Music), History and criticism
What is the definition for wop?
With Out Papers.
What are the release dates for Tony the Wop - 1915?
Tony the Wop - 1915 was released on: USA: 16 August 1915
What is Wilfrid R. 'Wop' May's birthday?
Wilfrid R. 'Wop' May was born on April 20, 1896.
