John Chinaman

noun

1

usually disparaging + offensive : the Chinese nation personified : the Chinese people

2

usually disparaging + offensive : a Chinese immigrant

especially : one living in the U.S. or in Australia

Word History

Etymology

from the name John + Chinaman

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