kike
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Noun — A highly offensive ethnic slur used against Jewish people.
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Etymology
Origins are disputed. One theory traces it to Yiddish קײַקל (kaykl, "circle"): early 20th-century Jewish immigrants to the US who could not write in Latin script reportedly signed documents with a circle rather than an X, to avoid anything resembling a cross. Other theories point to a contraction of the phrase "Ikey-Ki...
Full origin of kike →Frequently asked questions
What does “kike” mean?
The word “kike” means a highly offensive ethnic slur used against Jewish people. In plain terms, a deeply offensive slur targeting Jewish people. It carries no neutral use.
How do you pronounce “kike”?
“Kike” is pronounced kyk (/kaɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “kike” in a sentence?
Here is “kike” used in a sentence: “The word is a slur and should not be used; it is included here only as a matter of lexicographic record.”
What part of speech is “kike”?
“Kike” is a noun.
Where does the word “kike” come from?
The word “kike” dates back to around 1900 and comes from Latin.