chinaman

• Terme vieilli et offensant désignant une personne d'origine chinoise, aujourd'hui considéré comme une insulte raciste. Au cricket, il désigne aussi un type spécifique de lancer effectué par un gaucher à un droitier, où la balle tourne de l'extérieur vers la jambe.

An outdated and offensive term for a person of Chinese descent, now considered a racial slur. In cricket, it also refers to a specific type of delivery bowled by a left-handed bowler to a right-handed batsman that spins from off to leg.

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1. Offensive term for a Chinese personC1informal

   A highly offensive and derogatory term for a person of Chinese descent. Its use is considered racist and should be avoided.

   Chinetoque (insulte raciste)

   • The term 'Chinaman' is now widely recognized as a racial slur.
   • Using 'Chinaman' to refer to someone of Chinese heritage is deeply insulting.
   • Historical texts sometimes contain the word 'Chinaman', but it is now considered offensive.

   Synonymescelestialchinkcoolie

2. Cricket delivery typeC2formalbritishsport

   In cricket, a ball bowled by a left-handed bowler to a right-handed batsman that spins from the off side to the leg side.

   Chinaman (au cricket)

   • The left-arm spinner bowled a perfect Chinaman to dismiss the batsman.
   • He is known for his ability to bowl a deceptive Chinaman.
   • The batsman was surprised by the Chinaman delivery and edged it to the wicketkeeper.