Hymie

[ hahy-mee ]

noun

, Slang: Extremely Disparaging and Offensive.

1. a contemptuous term used to refer to a Jewish male.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hymie¹

Hym(an) or Yiddish khaim a male personal name (< Hebrew ḥayyīm literally, life) + -ie

Example Sentences

Thus rebuked, Abe paid over the sixty dollars, and Hymie and he went back to the store.

From Project Gutenberg

"I thought you always got along pretty good with Sam, Hymie," Abe mumbled through a mouthful of dill pickle.

From Project Gutenberg

To end the discussion effectually he went to the cutting-room upstairs and remained there when Hymie rang up.

From Project Gutenberg

Indeed, Abe had hardly returned to the show-room before Hymie entered the store door.

From Project Gutenberg

"Hymie Kotzen is inside the show-room," Abe explained when Morris appeared in answer to his summons.

From Project Gutenberg