Definitions

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  • noun sometimes derogatory A citizen of the United States of America as opposed to a Latin American.

Etymologies

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From the Spanish yanqui. Dated to 1928.

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Examples

  • Of course the word "yanqui" is used frequently by people from South America and in some countries -- Costa Rica for example -- "americano" is used.

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  • Of course the word "yanqui" is used frequently by people from South America and in some countries -- Costa Rica for example -- "americano" is used.

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  • Of course the word "yanqui" is used frequently by people from South America and in some countries -- Costa Rica for example -- "americano" is used.

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  • Of course the word "yanqui" is used frequently by people from South America and in some countries -- Costa Rica for example -- "americano" is used.

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  • Of course the word "yanqui" is used frequently by people from South America and in some countries -- Costa Rica for example -- "americano" is used.

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  • Of course the word "yanqui" is used frequently by people from South America and in some countries -- Costa Rica for example -- "americano" is used.

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  • Of course the word "yanqui" is used frequently by people from South America and in some countries -- Costa Rica for example -- "americano" is used.

    ....that they call themselves that.... 2002

  • Of course the word "yanqui" is used frequently by people from South America and in some countries -- Costa Rica for example -- "americano" is used.

    ....that they call themselves that.... 2002

  • Of course the word "yanqui" is used frequently by people from South America and in some countries -- Costa Rica for example -- "americano" is used.

    ....that they call themselves that.... 2002

  • Of course the word "yanqui" is used frequently by people from South America and in some countries -- Costa Rica for example -- "americano" is used.

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