Jew Yorker

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Meaning · English

A Jewish New Yorker.

Register: derogatory, offensive, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

He reserved most of his animus for Jews. Jew Yorkers. Jew Dealers. Jew bankers. The “Jew-run federal government.” I lifted the needle, fearing I might hurl the record against the wall if I had to listen to another second of it. Restraint won out. I slipped it in its sleeve and[…]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “Jew Yorker” mean?

A Jewish New Yorker.

Is “Jew Yorker” formal or informal?

Jew Yorker is generally derogatory, offensive, slang.