Discriminatory Terms

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noun a person of East Asian descent, typically Chinese, to whom the term is often directed

adjective a derogatory term used to describe someone of East Asian descent, typically Chinese

  • The term 'Chinky' is considered derogatory and offensive when used to refer to people of East Asian descent.
  • I heard someone use the word 'Chinky' to describe the new restaurant down the street.
  • Hey, did you see that chinky-looking car driving by?
  • Her eyes were so small and chinky when she laughed.