Posted by KRICO on January 18, 2001 at 07:54:28:
In Reply to: "gabacho" (gah-BAH-cho) posted by RickFeliz on January 18, 2001 at 07:12:15:
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I've also read that "gabacho" was used exclusively to describe the French during French rule in Mexico...and as you pointed out, is now used to describe Anglos...the French are now called "franchute" (Fran-Choo-Tay). Supposedly, "gabacho" is not at all considered to be a word of insult. I've used it to describe myself a few times, with no reaction from the chicas...but when I say "Soy gringo..." (I'm a gringo...)They either laugh nervously or look at me askance and wince a bit... KRICO
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