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Honky: meaning, definitions and examples

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honky

 

[ หˆhษ’ล‹ki ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

cracker, gringo, whitey

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น branco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‹เคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช WeiรŸer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ putih

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะปะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ biaล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็™ฝไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท blanc

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ blanco

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท beyaz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฑ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุจูŠุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bรญlรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ biely

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็™ฝไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hvรญtur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ”แƒ—แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aฤŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ blanco

Word origin

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.