panda hugger
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Meaning · English
A Western political activist or official who supports Communist Chinese policies.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Chas is a keen observer, a wicked wit and a fearless critic. It is ludicrous to portray him as a "panda hugger" who endorses the slaughter of June 4 or someone who can be seduced by Saudi enticements.
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 “panda hugger” mean?
A Western political activist or official who supports Communist Chinese policies.
Is “panda hugger” formal or informal?
panda hugger is generally derogatory, slang.