CBC
n.— «And CBCs (Canadian-born Chinese), or “bananas,” also commonly use the term FOB to distance themselves from new Chinese immigrants.» —“The feud and the firebomb” by San Grewal Toronto Star (Canada) May 22, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
What do the names bananaquit, invisible rail, and ticking doradito have in common? They’re all bird names. Doradito is a diminutive of the Spanish word dorado, meaning “golden,” while the ticking probably imitates the bird’s call. The rail in the...
Why does the term vegetarian cause so much confusion? Some people assume it means avoiding red meat but still eating chicken. And is there a term for a vegetarian who also eats fish and poultry? Plus, screwball comedies from the 1930s mix slapstick...