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Russian
Etymology 1
Pronunciation
Noun
холо́к • (xolók) m anim (genitive холка́, nominative plural холки́, genitive plural холко́в)
- (slang, derogatory, ethnic slur) Chechen
- (traditional) loyal farm servitude
Usage notes
The derogatory use for Chechens has been used since a May 6th, 2006 incident in a Russian newspaper where many suspected rebels were said to be former agricultural workers. Also considered to be a somewhat anti-Muslim term.
Declension
Etymology 2
Pronunciation
Noun
хо́лок • (xólok) f inan pl
- genitive plural of хо́лка (xólka)