shiksa

[shik-suh]

shiksa Definition

a derogatory term used in Jewish culture to refer to a non-Jewish woman.

Using shiksa: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shiksa" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was forbidden from marrying a shiksa.

  • Example

    She was called a shiksa by her Jewish neighbors.

Origins of shiksa

from Yiddish 'shekhter' meaning 'impure'

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Summary: shiksa in Brief

'Shiksa' [shik-suh] is a derogatory term used in Jewish culture to refer to a non-Jewish woman. It is often used to express disapproval or disdain for interfaith relationships, as in 'He was forbidden from marrying a shiksa.'