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  1. Trailer trash is a derogatory North American English term for poor people living in a trailer or a mobile home. It is particularly used to denigrate white people living in such circumstances.

  2. Jan 6, 2018 · A counterpunch article that challenges the stereotypes and stigma of people who live in trailer parks. It reveals the struggles and achievements of working-poor families who own mobile homes as a way to achieve stability and respect.

  3. Jan 5, 2019 · A retired couple living in a manufactured home community in New York defends their lifestyle and challenges the negative label of trailer trash. They share their experiences, pride and frustrations with the media and society that perpetuate the myths and stigma of factory-built housing.

  4. Aug 1, 2018 · Typically, the term is directed at low-income, rural white people. And while there were more than 17 million white people living in poverty as of 2016, it's still rare that you see poor white ...

  5. 2 days ago · Trailer trash is an informal and offensive term for poor people who live in trailers. Learn more about the word, its origin, and its usage in the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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  7. Jul 30, 2018 · July 30, 20185:02 AM ET. Heard on Morning Edition. Leah Donnella. 3-Minute Listen. Playlist. Our Word Watch series explores the term "white trash." Some people embrace it. But experts say it...

  8. noun [ U ] US informal disapproving us / ˈtreɪ.lɚ ˌtræʃ / uk / ˈtreɪ.lə ˌtræʃ / Add to word list Add to word list. an offensive way of referring to poor lower-class white people who typically live in trailer parks : They said that they didn't want trailer trash living on their doorstep. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

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