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    What is a FARANG, GAJIN, and GWEILO?

    Question #33145. Asked by jock. (May 07 03 1:57 PM)


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    		All appear to be Eastern words for foreigners or caucasian people.

    farang: Thai word for caucasians.
    http://www.into-asia.com/thai_language/farang.php

    gajin: Japanese for foreigner or outsider.
    http://yuki.eiri.pleasekiss.us/heartofautumn2.htm

    gweilo: Chinese, literal translation is ghost chap, used to describe caucasians.
    http://www.gweilo97.btinternet.co.uk/gweilo.htm

    May 15 03, 9:56 AM

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