Definition

Noun: A non-Jewish person; a gentile. This term is used within Jewish communities to refer to someone who is not Jewish. It is a Yiddish word derived from Hebrew.

Usage

The word "goy" is used to identify or refer to an individual who is not of the Jewish faith or ethnicity. It is typically used in an informal, descriptive context.

Examples: * He is the only Jewish person in his office; all his colleagues are goyim. * The restaurant serves both kosher and goyish food.

Advanced Usage

• The plural form is goyim.
• The adjective form is goyish, meaning characteristic of or pertaining to non-Jews.
  • Example: "Celebrating Christmas is a goyish custom."

Variants and Related Words

• Goyim (n): Plural of .
• Goyish (adj): Having the qualities of or relating to a non-Jew.

Synonyms

• Gentile
• Non-Jew

Notes on Usage

• While factual, the term "goy" can sometimes be perceived as informal or, depending on context and tone, pejorative. The more neutral and formal term is "gentile."

Noun

1. a Christian as contrasted with a Jew