sheeney
pronunciation
How to pronounce sheeney in British English:
UK ['ʃi:nɪ]
How to pronounce sheeney in American English:
US ['ʃinɪ]
Word Origin
- sheeney (n.)
- "a Jew," 1816, of unknown origin; perhaps related to Russian zhid, Polish żyd, Czech zid "a Jew." Now a vulgar term of abuse, but used before c. 1870 by Jews and Gentiles without intent of insult.