yanqui

/ˈʝanki/ · B2 · adj

Yankee

🇺🇸 yanqui = Spanish spelling of Yankee, said as YAHN-kee

Spanish borrowed English Yankee and respelled it with q to fit Spanish rules. It names anyone from the United States, and as an adjective means American. It can sound mocking, depending on tone.

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