Phrase guide

sand nigger

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A person of Arab descent.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: derogatory, ethnic, offensive, slur

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A Muslim.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: derogatory, offensive, slur

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From sand + nigger, referring to the several deserts located in much of the region.

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Danish: perker — person of Middle Eastern or North African descent
  • Finnish: hiekkaneekeri — person of Middle Eastern or North African descent
  • German: Sandneger — person of Middle Eastern or North African descent
  • Hebrew: ערבוש — person of Middle Eastern or North African descent
  • Polish: arabus — person of Middle Eastern or North African descent
  • Romanian: arăboi — person of Middle Eastern or North African descent
  • Swedish: sandneger — person of Middle Eastern or North African descent