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hymie

/ˈhaɪ.mi/

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noun

/ˈhaɪ.mi/C1slangamerican
  • ruКрайне оскорбительное прозвище для еврея, распространённое в американском сленге.

A highly offensive ethnic slur used to demean Jewish people.

  1. Offensive term for a Jew.C1slangamerican

    An anti‑Semitic slur used to insult Jewish people, derived from the personal name Hyman or Chaim. It is considered hate speech and is deeply hurtful.

    ruОскорбительное наименование еврея (американский сленговый расизм).

    • The comedian was widely condemned after using the slur during his routine.
    • He was horrified to find the word 'hymie' scrawled on his locker.
    • Anti‑Semitic propaganda often employs that particular insult to dehumanise Jewish people.
    • The use of the term 'hymie' in the political discussion caused a major scandal.
    • She reported the online comment that had called her the derogatory name.

    Synonymskikesheenyyid

Forms
  • hymies plural form
  • hymies' possessive plural form
  • hymie's possessive singular form