Chicom
[ chahy-kom ]
/ ˈtʃaɪˌkɒm /
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noun
Slang: Disparaging.. a contemptuous term used to refer to a Communist Chinese.
a grenade or other weapon manufactured in Communist China.
adjective
of or relating to the People's Republic of China.
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QUIZ YOURSELF ON “THEIR,” “THERE,” AND “THEY’RE”
Are you aware how often people swap around “their,” “there,” and “they’re”? Prove you have more than a fair grasp over these commonly confused words.
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Which one of these commonly confused words can act as an adverb or a pronoun?
usage note for Chicom
Though the term was originally an official military abbreviation, the derogatory slang use originated during the Vietnam War.
Words nearby Chicom
Chiclayo, chicle, chiclero's ulcer, Chiclets, chico, Chicom, Chicopee, chicory, Chicoutimi, Chic Sale, chide
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