Beaner

This article is about the slur. For other uses, see beaner (disambiguation).
Not to be confused with The Beano.

Beaner is a derogatory slur originally from the United States to refer to individuals from Mexico or of Mexican American heritage.[1][2][3][4][5][6] It originates from the bean being a staple ingredient in Mexican cuisine, such as Salsa Verde Soup or Bean Quesadilla.

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  2. ^ Booth, William (September 28, 2005). "The Mouth of Mencia". The Washington Post. Retrieved April 26, 2010.
  3. ^ "San Diego's top Latino cop retires". The San Diego Union-Tribune. September 1, 2005.
  4. ^ "Pedro deflects the barbs; Racist comments don't faze Sox ace". The Boston Herald. September 14, 2000.
  5. ^ "You are what you eat... arguably: John Sutherland on national nicknames". The Guardian (UK). July 31, 2000.
  6. ^ Romero, Dennis (2019-02-01). "The worst slur for Mexican-Americans is still a mystery for some". NBC News. Retrieved 2019-02-01.