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noun
An Internet user who is paid by the authorities of the People's Republic of China to spread propaganda and disinformation on their behalf.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Anyone who is supportive of China or the Communist Party of China, whether paid or not.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: derogatory
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History
From the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of the Mandarin pronunciation of Chinese 五毛 (wǔmáo), a clipping of 五毛黨 /五毛党 (wǔmáodǎng, literally “the 5 dime party”), in reference to allegations that the Chinese government employs online shills paid 1/2 yuan RMB per online post.
Across languages
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
