kike
kike · kikes · kiked · kiking
To render something more JewishTo render something more Jewish.
/kaɪk/
» The English slur "kike" for Jews is of obscure origin.
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2 senses(offensive, slang, transitive, uncommon)To render something more Jewish.
(offensive, slang, transitive, uncommon)To haggle or swindle in order to obtain a better deal from.
Examples
1 sentencesThe English slur "kike" for Jews is of obscure origin.
Origin
Originally used by German-American Jews as a slur for Eastern European Jews immigrating toOriginally used by German-American Jews as a slur for Eastern European Jews immigrating to the United States.
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Forms
kikes, kiking, kiked, kikedLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle