khazar
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Meaning · English
A Jew, particularly of Ashkenazi origin, by reference to a discredited, racist myth of their origin in Europe.
Register: derogatory, offensive, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The Khazars have been hogging public services.
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 “khazar” mean?
A Jew, particularly of Ashkenazi origin, by reference to a discredited, racist myth of their origin in Europe.
Is “khazar” formal or informal?
khazar is generally derogatory, offensive, slang.