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Honkey (Noun)

Meaning

(slang) offensive names for a White man.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Usages

  • Disparagement
  • Cant
  • Vernacular
  • Depreciation
  • Argot
  • Patois
  • Slang
  • Lingo

Examples

  • The shopkeeper was referred to as a honkey by locals due to his skin color and outsider status.
  • He was called a honkey for defending traditional practices that clashed with theirs.
  • Some locals viewed the city tourist as a honkey and tried ignoring his requests for directions.
  • His bold opinions in a predominantly minority neighborhood led people to label him a honkey behind his back.
  • Local thugs started calling the businessman a honkey when negotiations failed to meet their expectations.

Synonyms

  • Honky
  • Whitey
  • Honkie

Hypernyms

  • White Person
  • White
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