Taco
4 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A highly offensive and derogatory ethnic slur directed at a person of Mexican descent.
“The broadcast was pulled after the presenter used the racial slur to demean a Mexican-American colleague.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈtækəʊ/
Syllables
ta·co
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Synonyms
greaserwetback
Word Game Tips
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Wordle
Opens with TA and ends in O, the C in position 3 is a useful letter to probe early.
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Scrabble
Worth 6 points, adds S to form TACOS, which is the more common and acceptable play.
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