Jew

Pronunciation

UK IPA: /dÊ’uË/
Homophones: Jew, dew
Rhymes: -uË

Alternative forms

Origin

From the stereotype of Jews as scheming merchants. Compare gyp ("swindle") (which is probably from gypsy ("Roma")), and welsh ("swindle by defaulting on a debt"), from Welsh.

Full definition of jew

Verb

(offensive) To bargain, to attempt to gain an unfair price in a business deal; to defraud.

Related terms

jew down