crazy rich Asians
Definition
A colloquial term referring to extraordinarily wealthy individuals of Asian descent, particularly those from Southeast Asia like Singapore, known for their opulent lifestyles, lavish spending, and intergenerational fortunes.
The title of a 2013 bestselling novel by Kevin Kwan, later adapted into a 2018 romantic comedy film directed by Jon M. Chu, which satirizes the extravagant world of Asia's ultra-elite families.
Examples
After crashing that wedding in Singapore, she whispered to her friend, 'These crazy rich Asians make my trust fund look like pocket change.'
He thought he was balling until he vacationed with crazy rich Asians—suddenly his yacht felt like a rubber duck.
Scrolling through her feed, she envied the crazy rich Asians turning bubble tea into a status symbol.
The sequel to Crazy Rich Asians couldn't capture the real-life absurdity of actual crazy rich Asians buying islands for weekend barbecues.