yanqui
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Spanish, in turn from English Yankee, from Dutch (see more at said entry). Dated to 1914.[1]
Pronunciation
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "UK" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈjaŋkɪ/
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈjæŋki/, /ˈjɑŋki/
- Rhymes: -æŋki
Noun
yanqui (plural yanquis)
- (sometimes derogatory) A citizen of the United States of America, as opposed to a Latin American.
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References
Spanish
Alternative forms
Etymology
Borrowed from English Yankee, from Dutch (see more at said entry).
Pronunciation
Noun
yanqui m or f (plural yanquis)
- Yankee (native or inhabitant of the U.S.)
Adjective
yanqui m or f (masculine and feminine plural yanquis)
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