dengoid

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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.