jewish

[ˈdʒuːɪʃ]

jewish Definition

  • 1relating to or characteristic of Jews or Judaism
  • 2informal term for stingy or miserly

Using jewish: Examples

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

  • Example

    She is of Jewish descent.

  • Example

    The Jewish community in the city is very active.

  • Example

    The Jewish holiday of Passover is coming up soon.

  • Example

    He is known for his Jewish humor.

jewish Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for jewish

Phrases with jewish

  • a stereotype of a domineering, overprotective, and overly-involved mother

    Example

    My Jewish mother always nags me about getting married.

  • chicken soup, believed by some to have healing properties

    Example

    Whenever I'm sick, my Jewish grandmother makes me a big pot of Jewish penicillin.

  • slang term for arson, often used in an anti-Semitic context

    Example

    The insurance company suspected that the fire was caused by Jewish lightning.

Origins of jewish

from Old French 'giu', from Latin 'Iudaeus', from Greek 'Ioudaios', from Hebrew 'Yəhūdhī'

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Summary: jewish in Brief

The term 'Jewish' [ˈdʒuːɪʃ] refers to anything related to Jews or Judaism. It can describe people, culture, religion, and language. The term also has an informal meaning of being stingy or miserly. Examples of its use include 'She is of Jewish descent,' 'The Jewish holiday of Passover is coming up soon,' and 'He is known for his Jewish humor.' Phrases like 'Jewish mother' and 'Jewish penicillin' are also commonly used.

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