Shonk

name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of shonky (“a dishonest person”). Australia, alt-of, alternative
  2. 2
    A Jew. dated, ethnic, offensive, slur

    "“Did you know? A Sheeny. One of them blokes you can’t seem to like. A Shonk. A Yid. One of Mr Nathan’s crew. Same family as Ike Buzgang. A Non Skid. Did you know? Funny, ain’t it?”"

  3. 3
    A shark. humorous
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname.

Synonyms

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fishyiffy

Example

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"“Did you know? A Sheeny. One of them blokes you can’t seem to like. A Shonk. A Yid. One of Mr Nathan’s crew. Same family as Ike Buzgang. A Non Skid. Did you know? Funny, ain’t it?”"

Etymology

Perhaps related to shonicker.

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