"currywhore" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: currywhores [plural]
Etymology: From curry + whore, referencing the stereotype of curry as a staple of Indian cuisine. Etymology templates: {{com|en|curry|whore}} curry + whore Head templates: {{en-noun}} currywhore (plural currywhores)
  1. (incel slang, ethnic slur) A woman of South Asian (especially Indian) heritage. Tags: ethnic, slur Categories (topical): Incel community
    Sense id: en-currywhore-en-noun-SpPGD2JY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English ethnic slurs, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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