beurette

French

Etymology

From beur (man of Maghrebi descent born and living in France) + -ette (suffix denoting femininity and/or diminution).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bœ.ʁɛt/
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  • Rhymes: -ɛt
  • Homophone: beurettes

Noun

beurette f (plural beurettes)

  1. (derogatory) a woman of Maghrebi descent born and living in France; female equivalent of beur

Usage notes

  • This word may be considered pejorative or even racist, though it is sometimes used by people subject to the social stereotypes it conveys. It has been associated with the fetishization of North African women.
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