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Russians commonly use the word khokhol (Russian: хохол) as an ethnic slur for Ukrainians, as it was a common haircut of Ukrainian Cossacks. The term is frequently derogatory or condescending, an equivalent of the Ukrainian term katsap and Polish kacap for Russians. The word comes from Proto-Slavic xoxolъ < *koxolъ, “crest, tuft.”

Besides calling Ukrainians khokhly, Russians also refer to Ukraine as Khokhlyandiya (Ukrainian: Хохляндія, Хохландія) and Khokhlostan (Ukrainian: Хохлостан). The word "Khokhol" with the meaning of "unconscious Ukrainian" refers to the person who renounced their independence, individuality and allegiance to Russia, and instead began using Turkisms (words derived from Turkic languages) that were incorporated into the Ukrainian language
Saloreich air defense claimed four downed missiles over Vinnitsa. Yes yes. Directly over the buildings. Oh, that’s the air defense system of the Khokhol/Khokhlatykh.
Khokhol by deathtoputin July 17, 2022
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A term for a stereotypical Ukrainian, which is derived from a traditional hairstyle which is popular, generally with Ukrainian nationalists. The use of the word drastically increased within the Russian lexicon as a result of Euromaidan and the perceived rise of the Ukrainian pro-EU far right. Previously, it was used to mess with that one Ukrainian you knew inevitably knew if you were Russian, but ever since the EU drama it's become a much more charged and spiteful insult.
"I can't stand that Khokhol, why can't he learn to speak properly?" "Why won't those Khokhly fucking calm down with their Bandera and Eurobboners, fucking friendship of peoples my ass." "These Khokhols are getting worse than the Polaks."
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Playing careless Poker. Usually this kind of poker players make all kinds of mistakes. It is a fun way to play when the stake is not high.
Ben is always playing kholkholi on last rounds.
KholKholi by Abdolghader Baghdadi August 13, 2009

Khokholicidophilia 

The yearning desire to kill, torture, or take hostage khokhols (aka Ukrainians) either in war or in civil contexts.
Roe: Mate, this khokholicidophilia is driving me nuts! I wish I could blow some Ukrainians right now!
Wade: So do I, buddy boyo!
I little Gay boy perfect for a Zoe
Oh look it a KhoKho
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An Irish phrase meaning shit, derived from ass
(Not to be confused with the literal description of one's buttocks)
"Did you hear the song Aylek$ dropped?"
"Hardly. Her music is absolute cheeks."

"My boyfriend say LaFlame is cheeks."
"Tell your boyfriend I said it's his mixtape that's cheeks."
Cheeks by thecartisan April 26, 2020
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sans sheriff 

Lawless use of fonts or typography, with no regard to aesthetics or legibility
I'm putting this CV straight in the bin. Written totally sans sheriff.
sans sheriff by Jamarley July 3, 2019
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