chanate
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Meaning · English
black person
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Pelaquillo's older brother was there. We called him Chanate, the name of a little black bird, because he was so dark.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “chanate” mean?
black person
Is “chanate” formal or informal?
chanate is generally derogatory, slang.