Chink
See also: chink
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
Alteration of Chinese.
Noun
Chink (plural Chinks)
- (slang, offensive, ethnic slur) A person of perceived Chinese ethnicity.
- 1919, W. Somerset Maugham, The Moon and Sixpence, chapter 51
- Then her eyes, always alert for the affairs of her kitchen, fell on some action of the Chinese cook which aroused her violent disapproval. She turned on him with a torrent of abuse. The Chink was not backward to defend himself, and a very lively quarrel ensued.
- 1920, George Herriman, Krazy Kat comic strip, October 17:
- [Ignatz Mouse:] A new Chink in town, and acting mighty queer too – I suspect foul play.
- 1919, W. Somerset Maugham, The Moon and Sixpence, chapter 51
Derived terms
Translations
offensive: Chinese person
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Adjective
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