Portuguese
People from Portugal, a country on the Iberian Peninsula in Southwestern Europe.
| Term | Origin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Greenhorn | Derogatory term for Portugese. Often used when referring to those of Portugese descent who come from the Azores. Meaning stupid and backwards. More derogatory than the term "Portagee." | |
| Manny | Because it seems nine out of ten Portuguese guys are named "Manuel", or "Manny" | |
| Pork and Cheese | Sounds similar. | |
| Pork-chop | Sounds similar. | |
| Portagee | Derogatory term for Portugese. Often used when referring to those of Portugese descent who come from the Azores. Meaning stupid and backwards. | |
| Portugoose | Portu"geese" = Portu"goose" | |
| Tuna | Portuguese in San Diego worked principally as tuna fishermen. |