"steak commando" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: steak commandos [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} steak commando (plural steak commandos)
  1. (Philippines, derogatory) Someone who advocates for conflict and radical action while themselves living in relative peace and luxury. Tags: Philippines, derogatory Categories (topical): People Related terms: café revolutionary, champagne socialist, chickenhawk
    Sense id: en-steak_commando-en-noun-yBlw8Le7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Philippine English

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