Xitler
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Calque from Chinese 習特勒／习特勒 (Xítèlè). Blend of Xi + Hitler. Compare English Putler (“Vladimir Putin”). Introduced into English by reports of a 2016 incident where a man was arrested for wearing a "Xitler" T-shirt.
Pronunciation
[edit]Proper noun
[edit]Xitler
- (derogatory) Xi Jinping (Chinese leader)
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