dengoid
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A Dengist, someone who follows the ideologies held by Deng Xiaoping or simply a supporter of the present day Communist Party of China.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
‘Dengoid’ is an insult towards those assumed to follow the strategy of Deng Xiaoping, Chinese political leader in the 1970s-1990s who brought in more market based reforms. Probably not a term you want to use at your next academic conference.
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 “dengoid” mean?
A Dengist, someone who follows the ideologies held by Deng Xiaoping or simply a supporter of the present day Communist Party of China.
Is “dengoid” formal or informal?
dengoid is generally derogatory, slang.