Xitler

See also: Xitter

English

Etymology

Calque from Chinese 習特勒习特勒 (Xítèlè). Blend of Xi +‎ Hitler. Compare English Putler (Vladimir Putin). Introduced into English by reports of a 2016 incident where a man was arrested for wearing a "Xitler" T-shirt.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʃɪtlɚ/
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Proper noun

Xitler

  1. (derogatory) Xi Jinping (Chinese leader)
    Synonym: Winnie the Pooh
  2. (derogatory, rare) Elon Musk (American businessman), in reference to X.
    Synonyms: Apartheid Clyde, Elno, Elongated Muskrat, Phony Stark, Space Karen

See also