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Term: spic, spec

Part of Speech: Noun (slang)

Sense 1:

Definition: A derogatory term used to refer to a person of Hispanic or Latino descent.

Example sentence: My friend used a highly offensive term when referring to Juan, using the derogatory slang word "spic".

Part of Speech: Noun (derogatory slang)

Sense 2:

Definition: A derogatory term used to describe a person of Latin American, Hispanic, or Spanish origin or descent, often used in a demeaning or racist manner.

Example sentence: The graffiti on the wall contained offensive language, including the racial slur "spec", which sparked outrage in the community.

Part of Speech: Noun (slang)

Sense 3:

Definition: A shortened form of "spic and span," meaning extremely clean or neat.

Example sentence: After hours of cleaning, the house was finally spic, spec, and ready to welcome their guests.