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boba liberal

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A liberal-leaning Asian American with politics or attitudes considered too tepid or whitewashed by other Asian Americans, stereotyped as focusing on superficial gestures over more meaningful actions especially in regards to Asian American activism.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US, derogatory

Topics: government, politics

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Etymology

A reference to boba tea, a drink popular in Asian American communities.