ghost skin

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Meaning · English

A white supremacist who hides his/her views in order to blend in with society.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

At least one white supremacist group has reportedly encouraged ghost skins to seek positions in law enforcement for the capability of alerting skinhead crews of pending investigative action against them.

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 “ghost skin” mean?

A white supremacist who hides his/her views in order to blend in with society.

Is “ghost skin” formal or informal?

ghost skin is generally slang.