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Chinese burn

Chinese burn noun: the prank of grabbing a victim's forearm in both hands and twisting the skin in opposite directions causing a sharp, stinging sensation.

Noun

Chinese burn (plural Chinese burns)

  1. (slang) The prank of grabbing a victim's forearm in both hands and twisting the skin in opposite directions causing a sharp, stinging sensation.
    Synonyms:
    Indian sunburn

Synonyms of Chinese burn

Forms of Chinese burn

pluralChinese burns

Questions about Chinese burn

What does Chinese burn mean?
Chinese burn means the prank of grabbing a victim's forearm in both hands and twisting the skin in opposite directions causing a sharp, stinging sensation.
What part of speech is Chinese burn?
Chinese burn is a noun.
What is the plural of Chinese burn?
The plural of Chinese burn is Chinese burns.

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