cainis

Malay

Etymology

Distorted pronunciation of English Chinese, in analogy to meleis (“rude term for Malay people”).

Pronunciation

• (Malaysia) IPA^(key): /ˈt͡ʃajnis/ [ˈt͡ʃai̯.nis]

Noun

cainis (plural cainis-cainis or cainis²) (humorous, Internet slang, derogatory, offensive, ethnic slur, rare)

1. a Chinese person, especially one who behaves in an arrogant, rude manner.

   Adalah cite one Cainis uncle yang tegur sorang influencer sebab kedai tu non halal. As a Cainis uncle, I agree. ― It is a quote from a Chinese uncle who scolded an influencer because the shop was non-halal. As a Chinese uncle, I agree.

Usage notes

Sometimes also used by Malaysian Chinese to poke fun of some members of their own people who behave rudely.

See also

• Cina apek
• type C