"Turkroach" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Turkroaches [plural]
Etymology: Blend of Turk + cockroach (“a Turk”). Typically used by 4chan users to suggest that Turkish users are annoying and are difficult to rid oneself (or in this case, the 4chan board) of, much like cockroaches. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Turk|cockroach|t2=a Turk}} Blend of Turk + cockroach (“a Turk”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} Turkroach (plural Turkroaches)
  1. (Internet slang, 4chan, derogatory, ethnic slur) An individual from Turkey or of Turkish descent. Tags: Internet, derogatory, ethnic, slur Categories (topical): People Categories (place): Turkey
    Sense id: en-Turkroach-en-noun-GDV4hA2o Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, English ethnic slurs

Inflected forms

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