English Explanatory Dictionary

Chinaman on one's back

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A drug addiction.
  2. Withdrawal symptoms.

Pronunciation

en-au-Chinaman on one's back.ogg

Word forms

Chinaman on one's back Chinamen on their backs

Etymology

The use of "Chinaman" could possibly refer to the use of opium becoming a historical stereotype of Chinese people.

Synonyms

monkey on one's back
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