yid

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Also seen as: iddy

Meaning · English

A Jew.

Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

“You're a fucking Jew, Grünbaum!” Frege yelled. “A miserable, fucking Yid.”

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 “yid” mean?

A Jew.

Is “yid” formal or informal?

yid is generally derogatory, slang.