crimmigrant

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Meaning · English

Someone who immigrates illegally.

Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

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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).

Common questions

What does “crimmigrant” mean?

Someone who immigrates illegally.

Is “crimmigrant” formal or informal?

crimmigrant is generally derogatory, slang.