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potato chaser

idiom
Meaning

An Asian person with a strong inclination and attraction toward white people.


Origin

disputed origin

Alluding to the gastronomy centered on potato and starch found in many white cuisines.

Examples
SIMPLE

He only dates white people and is known as a potato chaser.

CONTEXTUAL

Some friends teased him for being a potato chaser because he never shows interest in anyone else.

COMPLEX

While the term is often used as a casual label, some find the accusation of being a potato chaser to be quite offensive.

Anchors to
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    couch potato

    A person who spends a lot of time sitting or lying down, often watching television, eating snacks or drinking alcohol.

  2. 02

    hot potato

    An unwanted problem that is awkward or delicate.

  3. 03

    rice chaser

    A white person with a strong inclination and attraction toward Asians.

  4. 04

    skirt chaser

    A man with amorous intentions who habitually seeks out female companionship.

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