English Explanatory Dictionary

ghetto pass

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The acceptance of white people into a nonwhite community; or, a privilege or permission granted to white people to appropriate nonwhite culture, attitudes, language, and behavior.
  2. Any permission or tolerance given to enter, experience, or share in another's community.

Word forms

ghetto pass ghetto passes

Etymology

From ghetto + pass, modelled after hall pass, etc.

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