gimmigrant

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Meaning · English

An immigrant who collects welfare, typically one regarded as being lazy or committing fraud.

Register: derogatory, offensive, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Ethiopian gimmigrants to U.K. should return home to build their Country^([sic]) into a healthy great place, look at this fine example here.

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 “gimmigrant” mean?

An immigrant who collects welfare, typically one regarded as being lazy or committing fraud.

Is “gimmigrant” formal or informal?

gimmigrant is generally derogatory, offensive, slang.