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honky

or hon·kie, hon·key

[ hong-kee, hawng- ]

noun

, Slang: Disparaging and Offensive.
, plural hon·kies.
  1. a contemptuous term used to refer to a white person.


honky

/ ˈhɒŋkɪ /

noun

  1. derogatory.
    a White man or White men collectively


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Word History and Origins

Origin of honky1

1945–50, Americanism; perhaps alteration of hunky 3

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Word History and Origins

Origin of honky1

C20: of unknown origin

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Example Sentences

In 1988 he dethroned The Honky Tonk Man in only seconds at Summerslam at Madison Square Garden.

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