ghetto pass
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
The acceptance of white people into a nonwhite community; or, a privilege or permission granted to white people to appropriate nonwhite culture, attitudes, language, and behavior.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Any permission or tolerance given to enter, experience, or share in another's community.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ghetto pass” mean?
The acceptance of white people into a nonwhite community; or, a privilege or permission granted to white people to appropriate nonwhite culture, attitudes, language, and behavior.
Is “ghetto pass” formal or informal?
ghetto pass is generally slang.