Why do some people call hispanics 'beaners'?

Answer #1

It’s a slang term that refers to people of Mexican descent. It’s considered an offensive word. The term originates from all of the frijoles pintos and other beans in Mexican food.

Answer #2

oh , okay. I see it as an offensive word also that’s why i was wondering where it came from and why people used that term. Thank you!

Answer #3

it refers to the fact that a lot of Hispanics have beans in their diets

Answer #4

oh , okay.!

Answer #5

No problem. It’s kind of a racist word. Similar to the “N” word, “cracker”, etc…

Answer #6

okay, gotcha :D

Answer #7

its just a slang lol

Answer #8

It just another slang way to call them mexican.

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