Sheeny (Noun)
Meaning
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a Jew.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Usages
Examples
- The politician faced severe backlash for using the derogatory term 'sheeny' to refer to his opponent in a public speech.
- In the early 20th century, the term 'sheeny' was often used as a racial slur against Jewish immigrants.
- Historians argue that the term 'sheeny' originated from the mispronunciation of the Yiddish word for 'beautify' or 'shine', which was then distorted to be used as an ethnic slur.
- A local journalist was fired after being caught using the derogatory term 'sheeny' to describe a Jewish business owner in an article.
- The comedian faced accusations of anti-Semitism for incorporating the term 'sheeny' into his stand-up routine without providing sufficient context or criticism.