Casper
Pronunciation: /ˈkæspə/
The English word “Casper” has 1 meaning listed here.
noun
Etymology
Alternative spelling of Caspar. The slur denoting a white person is an allusion to Casper the Friendly Ghost. The skateboarding term is named after Bobby Boyden, a professional skateboarder who was given the nickname "Casper" as a child because of his pale skin (again in allusion to the friendly ghost).
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