Secret word Spanish locals use to insult British tourists enjoying their holiday

Brits on the Benidorm strip (Image: Getty) Spanish locals have started branding Brits who go out drinking whilst on holiday an offensive term. The slang word "guiri", pronounced 'guee-ree', is actually a Basque term to denote someone "blonde" and "fair-skinned". However, it also can be used to refer to holidaymakers that go out and make noise, usually while drinking excessively.

According to The Sun, Spaniards have been known to shout "hola guiri" at tourists, which may make some people feel unwelcome. The publication writes that residents in holiday resorts are less likely to brand visitors a "guiri" if they integrate into the local culture. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.

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