Lithuanians
People from Lithuania, a Baltic country in Northern Europe.
| Term | Origin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Balt | From "Baltic." | |
| Lit | Shortening of "Lithuanian." | |
| Lithwhack | Was used as a nickname for unstable, mead-swilling Lithuanians. | |
| Litvok | Lithuanian Jews. From the Polish word for Lithuania. Some Jews do not consider this an insult, but ethnic Lithuanians do. | |
| Lugan | Reasons unknown. Possible origins in the Chicago area. | |
| Wanian | Typically refers to Lithuanians who have recently moved to North America, or sometimes Lithuanians still living in the old country. Not usually used to refer to exiles (see: Lugan). |