noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A style of theatrical makeup in which a person portrays a stereotypical Jew. derogatory, uncountable
2. 2
   A term of abuse directed at a person perceived to be Jewish. countable, derogatory, slang

Etymology

From Jew + face, modelled on blackface and similar terms.

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