[forgotten man]

I heard that “wop” was an abbreviation of “without passport.” Supposedly many of Italian immigrants at Ellis Island did not have passports.

[1Old Pro]

I heard that “wop” was an abbreviation of “without passport.” Supposedly many of Italian immigrants at Ellis Island did not have passports.

Like Daygo - getting paid as the day goes, nothing to do with ethnicity.

[leaning conservative]

My husband said it means “without papers.” He is Italian.