Wapanese

//wæpəˈniːz// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of weeaboo: a person from elsewhere, particularly an unsocial white male, considered overly infatuated with Japanese culture. Internet, dated, derogatory

    "Now, I know some of you Wapanese (Caucasian Japan fanboys) might get your panties in a bunch, but it's my opinion. LIVE WITH IT."

  2. 2
    Alternative letter-case form of wapanese. alt-of
Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative letter-case form of wapanese. alt-of

Synonyms

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weeabooweeabooweeb

Example

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"Now, I know some of you Wapanese (Caucasian Japan fanboys) might get your panties in a bunch, but it's my opinion. LIVE WITH IT."

Etymology

Blend of wannabe + Japanese, originally first invented in 2002 as an internet slang for a non-Japanese person who is unhealthily obsessed with Japanese culture.

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