"Chiraq" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

IPA: /ʃaɪˈɹæk/ [General-American], /ʃɪˈɹæk/ [General-American], /ʃɪˈɹɑk/ [General-American]
Rhymes: -æk, -ɑːk Etymology: Blend of Chicago + Iraq, coined by South Side rappers comparing the frequency of shootings in Chicago and in Iraq. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Chicago|Iraq}} Blend of Chicago + Iraq Head templates: {{en-proper-noun}} Chiraq
  1. (US, slang, derogatory) Chicago, especially those parts in the South Side subject to a large amount of violence. Tags: US, derogatory, slang Categories (topical): Derogatory names for places Categories (place): Chicago, City nicknames Related terms: Chimpcago, Shitcago, Killadelphia, Pistolvania
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          "text": "Welcome to Chiraq\nChitown\nMy town",
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