Dago red
American
Or
dago red
noun
Slang: Offensive.
Sensitive Note
The term Dago red is perceived as insulting to or by Italians. Dago is a contemptuous term used to refer to an Italian.
Etymology
Origin of Dago red
First recorded in 1895–1900
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