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Chinaman Definition & Meaning

chinaman
noun
  1. (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent
  2. a ball bowled by a left-handed bowler to a right-handed batsman that spins from off to leg

"Chinaman" in song lyrics

See how chinaman is used in real songs:

  • "Than the Brother Marquis and the Chinaman!"
    2 Live Crew — 2 Live is Here
  • "I ain't ya Jigga Man, I'm a chinaman"
    Jin tha MC f/ Wyclef Jean — Learn Chinese
  • "The Fresh Kid Ice, the Chinaman"
    (Luke f/) Clayvosie, Debonaire, Fresh Kid Ice, JT Money — Freestyle Joint

Words that rhyme with chinaman

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Frequently asked questions

What does chinaman mean?
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent a ball bowled by a left-handed bowler to a right-handed batsman that spins from off to leg
What part of speech is chinaman?
Chinaman is a noun.
How many definitions does chinaman have?
Chinaman has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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