Meaning
A derogatory Jamaican term for a gay man. It is a homophobic slur — offensive and demeaning — documented here for understanding only; it appears in some dancehall lyrics that have drawn international criticism. This entry records the term's meaning, not any endorsement of it.
Examples
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Di word 'chi-chi man' is a slur an many people reject its use.
The word 'chi-chi man' is a slur, and many people reject its use.
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Some ole dancehall tune use di term an face bans fi it.
Some old dancehall tunes use the term and were banned for it.
Origin
'Chi-chi' in Jamaican usage can mean termite (or termite-eaten, rotten wood); applied to a person it became a contemptuous slur for a gay man, notorious from certain dancehall lyrics.
How it’s used
A homophobic slur. Included for documentation and comprehension only; its use is offensive and widely condemned. Do not use it as an insult.