non-union Mexican equivalent

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Meaning · English

A poor-quality imitator or substitute.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

So, in order to both honour Fatso and playoff music as a genre, it would be fitting that Keyboard Cat (or his non-union Mexican equivalent) take over the reigns of the pit orchestra.

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 “non-union Mexican equivalent” mean?

A poor-quality imitator or substitute.

Is “non-union Mexican equivalent” formal or informal?

non-union Mexican equivalent is generally slang.