chigga

/ ˈtʃɪɡə /

noun

1. informal.
   a young working-class person from Hobart, Tasmania

Word History and Origins

Origin of chigga¹

C20: from Chigwell , a suburb of Hobart

Example Sentences

As Rich Chigga - a portmanteau of Chinese and a racial slur - he would score a hit and become a viral sensation with the song “Dat $tick,” garnering millions of plays on platforms like SoundCloud and YouTube and support from rap luminaries like Ghostface Killah.

From Washington Times

He felt his own name, Brian Imanuel Soewarno, was too long, but a suggestion by his friend caught his eye: “Rich Chigga.”

From Washington Times

In the video for Dat $tick – 88rising’s biggest hit to date – Indonesian rapper Rich Brian performed in a buttoned-up polo and fanny pack, all the while referring to himself as a “Chigga”.

From The Guardian

But for many people, the name he performed under at the time — Rich Chigga — was a sour note.

From Los Angeles Times

And the influence goes both ways: Rolling Loud booked Asia-based acts Rich Chigga and Keith Ape for U.S. dates.

From Los Angeles Times