Honky: meaning, definitions and examples
๐คทโโ๏ธ
honky
[ หhษลki ]
derogatory term
The term 'honky' is a slang and derogatory term for a white person. It originated in the United States in the 1960s and is often used in a pejorative sense within African-American communities. The word is thought to have derived from 'honkie,' which is believed to have originated from the way some white people honked their car horns. While some may use the term jokingly among friends, it can be offensive and should be used with caution.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He called him a honky during the argument.
- The term honky has been used in a variety of contexts.
- Some people find the word honky offensive.
Translations
Translations of the word "honky" in other languages:
๐ต๐น branco
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Weiรer
๐ฎ๐ฉ putih
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑัะปะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ biaลy
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฝไบบ
๐ซ๐ท blanc
๐ช๐ธ blanco
๐น๐ท beyaz
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐฑ์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุจูุถ
๐จ๐ฟ bรญlรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ biely
๐จ๐ณ ็ฝไบบ
๐ธ๐ฎ bel
๐ฎ๐ธ hvรญtur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aฤ
๐ฒ๐ฝ blanco
Etymology
The word 'honky' is believed to have emerged in the 1960s as a slang term for white people, primarily used within African-American communities. Its origin is somewhat unclear, but one popular theory suggests it comes from 'honk,' which could refer to the sound of white drivers honking their car horns. Another theory suggests it may be derived from the term 'honkies' used by Eastern European immigrants to describe themselves, which morphed into a derogatory term. The term has appeared in various cultural contexts, including music, literature, and film, and has often been used to point out racial and social disparities, sometimes with a humorous undertone. Over time, while some people have attempted to reclaim it for use in humor, it largely remains a term that can evoke strong negative feelings and should be used carefully.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,783 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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