canaca

el canaca, la canaca
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
1.
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
(pejorative)
(general)
Regionalism used in Chile
(Chile)
a. brothel owner
La policía allanó el burdel y detuvo al canaca que regenteaba a las mujeres.Police raided the ranch, and arrested the brothel owner who pimped the women.
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