buckra
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A white person.
Register: derogatory
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
As he was going to the stake, he turned about, and addressed himself to Mr. Jeffreys […] and said, “Buckra, you see me now, but to-morrow I shall be like that,” kicking up the dust with his foot.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A poor white person.
Register: archaic, dated, derogatory
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “buckra” mean?
A white person.
Is “buckra” formal or informal?
buckra is generally derogatory.