cheskey
Americannoun
PLURAL
cheskeys-
a contemptuous term used to refer to a person of Czech extraction, usually an immigrant.
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a contemptuous term used to refer to the Czech language.
Etymology
Origin of cheskey
First recorded in 1890–95, cheskey is from the Czech word český “Czech” (adjective)
Example Sentences
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Though research and writing “Gitchie Girl” took more than a year, Sandy Hamman said she was amazed at the resiliency of Cheskey.
From Washington Times
Now an East High School language arts co-teacher, Hamman has teamed up with his wife, Sandy Hamman, a Spalding Park Elementary School special education teacher, in writing “Gitchie Girl” - a nonfiction book that documents the crime, the subsequent trial that convicted the Fryer brothers and, more importantly, gave Cheskey a chance to tell her story.
From Washington Times
According to Sandy Hamman, Cheskey had been ostracized by classmates, even though she was the victim of a horrific crime.
From Washington Times
Hamman shook his head, noting that Cheskey didn’t deserve such a reputation.
From Washington Times
Over the years, memories of the murders have remained vivid for both Cheskey and people familiar with the case.
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