honkie

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A derogatory slang term for a White man: "honkie" is an offensive and disparaging term used to refer to a White man, often expressing contempt or hostility.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The character in the old movie used the word "honkie" as an insult.
    • Using racial slurs like "honkie" is unacceptable and harmful.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is primarily used in a pejorative context within specific socio-historical settings, particularly in some 20th-century American contexts. Its use today is widely considered highly offensive and is strongly discouraged.
Variants and Related Words
  • Honky (n): An alternative spelling of the same derogatory slang term.
  • Ofay (n): Another offensive slang term for a White person.
Synonyms
  • Cracker (n, offensive): A derogatory slang term for a poor White person, especially from the southeastern US.
  • Redneck (n, often derogatory): A term for a working-class White person, typically from the rural South, sometimes used offensively.
Important Note on Usage
  • "Honkie" is a racial slur. It is critical to understand that this word has a history of use as a term of racial abuse and prejudice. It should not be used in casual or respectful conversation. Learners of English should be aware of its offensive nature and the serious social consequences of using such language.
Noun
  1. (slang) offensive names for a White man

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