"Chiraq" meaning in English

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Proper name

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, ethnic slur) Chicago, especially those parts in the South Side subject to a large amount of violence. Tags: US, derogatory, ethnic, slang, slur Categories (topical): Racist names for places Categories (place): Chicago, City nicknames Related terms: Chimpcago, Shitcago, Killadelphia
    Sense id: en-Chiraq-en-name-M2F26Y2a Categories (other): American English, English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, English ethnic slurs

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