Jewed: meaning, definitions and examples
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jewed
[ dʒuːd ]
pejorative use
Used in a pejorative sense, it refers to obtaining an unfair advantage or exploiting someone in economic situations. This usage perpetuates harmful stereotypes and is widely considered unacceptable.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She accused him of jewing her when he kept the change.
- It’s unfair to jew people like that.
- The contractor jewed us on the job.
Translations
Translations of the word "jewed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 judaico
🇮🇳 यहूदी
🇩🇪 jüdisch
🇮🇩 Yahudi
🇺🇦 єврейський
🇵🇱 żydowski
🇯🇵 ユダヤの
🇫🇷 juif
🇪🇸 judío
🇹🇷 Yahudi
🇰🇷 유대의
🇸🇦 يهودي
🇨🇿 židovský
🇸🇰 židovský
🇨🇳 犹太的
🇸🇮 judovski
🇮🇸 júdískur
🇰🇿 еврей
🇬🇪 იუდაური
🇦🇿 yəhudi
🇲🇽 judío
Etymology
The term 'jewed' originates from the derogatory stereotype that Jewish people are greedy or dishonest in financial matters. This stereotype can be traced back to medieval Europe when Jewish people were often marginalized and restricted to certain occupations, leading to negative perceptions. The term has evolved into a slang verb used to describe cheating or swindling, particularly in financial contexts. However, its use is rooted in prejudice and should be recognized as harmful. The history of the word reflects broader societal issues of discrimination and anti-Semitism, making it a sensitive term in modern language.