chinky

Meanings

• Noun

  A derogatory term used to refer to people of East Asian descent, particularly Chinese and Japanese.

  - "The use of the word 'chinky' as a racial slur is offensive and hurtful."
  - "I was shocked to hear the children using the word 'chinky' to describe their classmate."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

chink

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Variants

List of all variants of chinky that leads to same result
chunkier , chunkiest , chunkily , chunky

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The origin of the word 'chinky' is unclear, but it is believed to have derogatory origins and has been used as a racial slur against people of East Asian descent.

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Trivia

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1. The use of 'chinky' as a racial slur dates back to the late 1800s.

2. The term 'chinky' is also used as a derogatory term in other parts of the world, including South Africa and Australia.

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Related Concepts

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1. Microaggressions: The use of 'chinky' as a racial slur is an example of a microaggression, a subtle but harmful comment or action that reinforces negative stereotypes and biases.

2. Racial slurs: Racial slurs like 'chinky' are words or phrases that are used to demean and discriminate against people based on their race or ethnicity.

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Culture

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The use of the word 'chinky' as a racial slur has negative cultural significance and is associated with discrimination and prejudice against people of East Asian descent.

How to Memorize "chinky"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person being called the derogatory term 'chinky'. Imagine how they might feel and how this word can be hurtful and offensive.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'chinky' with negative emotions and discrimination. Remember that using this word is not acceptable or respectful.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'chinky' is a racial slur and is not a term to be used in a derogatory or disrespectful way.

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