zhing-zhong

English

Etymology

Dates back to the onset of Chinese trade with Zimbabweans at the turn of the 21st century. It stems from the way the Chinese language sounds to a Zimbabwean; compare ching chong.

Adjective

zhing-zhong (comparative more zhing-zhong, superlative most zhing-zhong)

(slang, derogatory, Zimbabwe) Of objects, cheap, Asian and of inferior quality.
(slang, derogatory, Zimbabwe) Of a person, low-quality, unfit for their occupation or station in life.

Noun

zhing-zhong (uncountable)

(slang, derogatory, Zimbabwe) Cheap Asian products.

Usage notes

The Government of Zimbabwe is reported to have banned the word.

References

zhing-zhong, The Doubletongue Dictionary.
Projectdiaspora.org: Blog reporting ban on saying, Zhing-zhong.

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