white monkey en · NOUN
Meanings
- (countable, derogatory, offensive, often) In China and other Asian countries, a (usually white) foreigner or immigrant hired solely on the basis of their race, usually for work involving advertising such as modelling or acting.
- (countable, uncountable) A Chinese tea produced from green tea leaves and buds harvested during the initial two weeks of the season.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| white monkeys | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (4)
id monyet putih (foreigner hired based on race) · cmn 白毛猴 (tea) · cmn 白猴子 (foreigner hired based on race) · ru белая обезьяна (foreigner hired based on race)