wab n. a Mexican. Also v. wab or wab out ‘to dress or behave like a stereotypical Mexican.’ Editorial Note: This term appears to be most common in California. Etymological Note: Usually said to be a shortening of wetback, perhaps from the abbreviation w.b. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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