jap

Pronunciation: /d͡ʒæp/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun (offensive slang) offensive term for a person of Japanese descent

Etymology

Shortening of Japanese, in reference to the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor.

In classic literature

Synonyms

Nip

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japanese

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