chinaman
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Meaning · English
Addiction from a narcotic, especially heroin.
Register: offensive, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Chinaman half in and half out of the door. Codeine and goof balls, and complete discouragement.
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 “chinaman” mean?
Addiction from a narcotic, especially heroin.
Is “chinaman” formal or informal?
chinaman is generally offensive, slang.