sheenie
9.9
A rude hurtful word that people use to insult Jewish people
- noun
- Slur
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[término ofensivo para judíos]
- The teacher explained why the word sheenie is unacceptable and offensive.
Examples
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It is important to avoid using words like sheenie that are hurtful and offensive.
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He was shocked to hear someone use the term sheenie in conversation.
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Using the term sheenie is completely unacceptable.
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I heard someone use the word sheenie yesterday.
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The teacher explained why the word sheenie is unacceptable and offensive.
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He was shocked to hear someone use the term sheenie in conversation.
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It is important to avoid using words like sheenie that are hurtful and offensive.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Sheenie is an offensive, hurtful slur for Jewish people, so do not use it. One idea is it may come from the Yiddish word sheyn meaning 'beautiful' or from English shine linked to 'money', and in time the word turned into a hateful name, which is why it is unacceptable.
