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twinkie

offensive slang An ethnic slur for an American of Southeast Asian parentage or ancestry who adopts the speech, clothing, behavior, beliefs, and values typical of Caucasian Americans. The term refers to a golden snack cake with a white cream filling, with the idea being that such a person is "yellow" (a common slur for the appearance of Southeast Asians) on the outside but "white" (Caucasian) on the inside. Primarily heard in US. You've turned into such a twinkie since you moved to Silicon Valley, David. Have you completely forgotten what it means to be Vietnamese? I was born in the US, yet I get called a "twinkie" for embracing the culture of the only country I know—it's so frustrating.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

twinkie

(ˈtʍɪŋki)
n. a cute, teenage girl. (California.) These twinkies ought to be a little more grown up than they seem to be.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • African
  • grape
  • trannie
  • tranny
  • have a lick of the tar brush
  • have a touch of the tar brush
  • touch of the tar brush
  • blimp
  • blimp out
  • chutney
References in periodicals archive
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There were some strategic Twinkie adjustments--including extending its shelf life and creating a deep-fried version.
Hostess revived brand by sticking with Twinkle recipe
KANSAS CITY -- Hostess Brands LLC is introducing frozen deep-fried Twinkies, funnel cake-battered sponge cake with a creamy filling.
Another twist on the Twinkie
"Before we even open, they're lining up outside my booth.'' Hasbrouck said the Twinx works because "it's the cream from the Twinkie with the caramel from the Twix, and you've got the salty bacon.''
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Some of Twinkie's planned project themes for 2013 include New Beginnings, Valentine's Day, New Adventures, Back to School, and many more.
Twinkie Chan Collaborates with Michaels Stores
"Do you think they have any Twinkies left?" I asked, striking up a conversation with Collins.
Twinkies' last stand
But one note: A full-fuel Twinkie (120 gallons) such as mine has 600 pounds payload, not 500 pounds as stated in the article.
Comanche payload
Apu from The Simpsons once said, "You can not hurt a Twinkie!" But did you know you can turn Twinkies into pancakes, burritos, even sushi?
Twinkie-tastic!
Here, have a Twinkie, it'll keep your mouth busy while I explain things.
Here, have a Twinkie!
The wildlife management folks told me to put a hot pepper in a Twinkie out for the bear.
How can you deter bears who like Twinkies?
The radical Center for Science in the Public Interest lobbied the World Health Organization to endorse so-called Twinkie taxes and further restrictions on food choices.
Global food cops
OK, there's Twinkie creme on your shirt, wipe it off.
Crack kills, pot giggles. (Off the Map)
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Also noted. (The Best In Recorded Music)
NOT MANY PEOPLE HAVE SEEN THE INSIDE OF A 9-FOOT-TALL TWINKIE SUIT.
Kempner's latest test. (Profile)
Such a "Twinkie Tax" may at first seem crazy, but even cigarette sales go down when they are taxed, and tobacco is an addictive drug for which its addicts have few alternatives.
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