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) 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 ===