Guat
n.— «Crimes against Guatemalan immigrants have become so prevalent in South Florida that offenders routinely refer to the attacks as “Guat-bashing.” In fact, Guat-bashing is so widespread that the federal government might be joining in.» —“No street thugs involved, but still ‘Guat-bashing’” Palm Beach Post (Florida) Nov. 15, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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