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.