yellow cab
The term "yellow cab" is most commonly associated with taxis in major U.S. cities, especially New York, but also has a derogatory meaning in certain contexts.
Definition
A2Urban Transportation
(common)A taxi that is painted yellow, typically seen in major cities in the United States.
Example
- We hailed a yellow cab to get to the airport quickly.
- Yellow cabs are a common sight in New York City.
C2Ethnic Slur
(derogatory, offensive)A pejorative term used to describe Asian women who are perceived as being sexually available to foreign men.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "yellow cab":
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