oirik

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Definitions

  • n. Derogatory reference to a non-Jewish male, especially a common labourer.

Example Sentences

  • "We got a couple of oiriks to dig up the garden."

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Languages of Origin

  • Yiddish
  • English

Etymology

  • English-Yiddish word for "Irishman" - derived from the sound of the dipthong "ay" in the Irish pronunciation of the word "Irish", i.e., "Oirish." + Yiddish "-ik" suffix.

      • Who Uses This

      • Jews: Jews of diverse religious backgrounds and organizational involvements

      Regions

      • Great Britain

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      Alternative Spellings

      oyrik, owrik

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