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The most common Chinese term for foreigner. Also used extensively by Westerners, Expats, living in China when talking about other Westerners. Before 1980s it was pejorative, now its neutral or only slightly pejorative. From lao, old, respectful way of addressing ppl and wai, outside/foreign
Only laowais hang out at that shitty Shanghai bar.
I had to pay a high laowai prize for this stuff.
laowai by haraldgroven October 16, 2006

ROCKET LAOWNCHER 

A word that is constantly being yelled out while playing the Metal Slug series.
"Take a shot every time the game says 'rocket laowncher!' if you want to die from alcohol poisoning."- gamestop.com

Uber Laowai

Laowai being the slang term in Mandarin Chinese for a foreigner living in China. The use of uber is to distinguish those members of the sinotribe, who are more adapted and well suited to living in China.
I am not a mere laowai, as a member of the Sinotribe, I am Uber Laowai.
Uber Laowai by LaoLao June 21, 2007

laoweezyana 

A name for Louisiana, normally used by Laotians.
Ayy, I live in laoweezyana.
laoweezyana by houstoneeee July 28, 2010
Laowabo is strong beautiful and extremely hot girl. She can be sensitive at times but she is a really good and considerate person.
Person1: I can't believe I let go of laowabo

Person 2: same she is such an intelligent and loving person
laowabo by user112233 April 19, 2022

Laowinxjedytovuged 

When a brother is being annoying
Brother: <annoys sister>
Sister: Mom, I'm being laowinxjedytovuged!
Mom: Son, stop laowinxjedytovuging!
Laowinxjedytovuged by Jello Pordy October 5, 2023