chiefly British, offensive
—used as an insulting and contemptuous term for an immigrant from Pakistan or a neighboring south Asian country
Word History
Etymology
short for Pakistani
First Known Use
1964, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near Paki
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“Paki.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Paki. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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