"pajeet" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: pajeets [plural]
Etymology: An invented Indian-sounding given name, originating from the "Pajeet, my son" meme created on the 4chan message board /int/ in July 2015, mocking Indians' supposed propensity for open-air defecation. This was itself inspired by the "Mehmet, my son" meme, popularized on /int/ in late 2014, which mocked Turkish people. The term acquired wider online usage in the early 2020s. Although the name does not exist in South Asia, similar-sounding names exist, especially in the Indian state of Punjab. The -jeet part is most likely derived from Indian (Punjabi) male names ending with Hindi जीत (jīt, “victory”), such as Baljeet and Sanjeet. Etymology templates: {{der|en|hi|जीत|t=victory}} Hindi जीत (jīt, “victory”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} pajeet (plural pajeets)
  1. (Internet slang, originally 4chan, derogatory, ethnic slur) A person of South Asian ancestry. Wikipedia link: 4chan, Know Your Meme Tags: Internet, derogatory, ethnic, slur Categories (topical): People Synonyms: poojeet, Pajeet Derived forms: jeet (english: an investor who is extremely risk-averse), pajeetware (english: poor-quality software created in India), poojeet Related terms: street shitter
    Sense id: en-pajeet-en-noun-iazn~uOO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English ethnic slurs

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