chinaman

Chi·na·man

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Definitions of chinaman word

noun chinaman a native or inhabitant of China 3
noun chinaman a ball bowled by a left-handed bowler to a right-handed batsman that spins from off to leg 3
noun chinaman a Chinese person 3
noun plural chinaman Older Use: Offensive. a term used to refer to a Chinese person or a person of Chinese descent. 1
noun plural chinaman (often lowercase) Older Slang: Offensive. a person regarded as one's benefactor, sponsor, or protector: to see one's chinaman about a favor. 1
noun plural chinaman (lowercase) Archaic. a person who imports or sells china. 1

before 1765

One of the 46% newest English words

First recorded in 1765-75; China + -man

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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