Chiraq

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Chiraq is an internet slang term that refers to the city of Chicago in the United States. It combines the names Chicago and Iraq, drawing a comparison between the high levels of violence in certain neighborhoods of Chicago and the war-torn country of Iraq.

Example 1:

– “Stay safe if you’re visiting Chiraq this weekend, it can get pretty dangerous in some areas.”

Example 2:

– “Damn, that rapper’s lyrics are so raw, he really captures the essence of Chiraq in his songs.”

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