1590–1600; back formation from sherris, construed as a plural
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Sherry Zhou, a senior majoring in political science and communications, said the timing was difficult with major assignments due and many professors using Canvas to share readings and slide decks.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
Chinese American content creators like Sherry, who goes by @sherryxiiruii on TikTok, have amassed millions of views for their recommendations on how to become a “Chinese baddie.”
From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026
"This is coming like a tsunami and we are the first people on the battle line," said Sherry Brown, a background actor.
From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026
One of the most influential figures behind the Chinamaxxing meme is Sherry Zhu, a Chinese-American TikTok content creator who regularly shares traditional wellness tips with her "Chinese baddies".
From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026
Then she handed the crown to Sherry Sparks, who looked regal in it.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
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