Entity: BEANS-AND-RICE
Beans-and-Rice is a term that can refer to a second-rate or impoverished item, a tricked-out Japanese car by a Hispanic, or a husband and wife duo. It has cultural significance in Latin American cuisine and slang usage.
BEANS-AND-RICE
Etymology
The term 'Beans-and-Rice' has various connotations, including references to poverty, racial stereotypes, and Latin American cuisine.
Definition
Beans-and-Rice can denote something second-rate, a Japanese car modified by a Hispanic, or a husband and wife duo.
Historical Context
The term has evolved from its culinary origins to encompass broader cultural and slang meanings, reflecting societal attitudes and stereotypes.
Cultural Significance
In Latin American cuisine, beans and rice are a staple dish, symbolizing simplicity, comfort, and sustenance. The term also carries cultural connotations in various communities.
Related Concepts
- Rice Bean: An annual bean cultivated in Asia and the East Indies for its seeds.
- Urban Thesaurus: Provides related slang terms and synonyms for 'rice and beans'.
See Also
A term with multiple meanings, including second-rate, a modified Japanese car by a Hispanic, or a husband and wife pair, with roots in Latin American cuisine and slang.