member of the tribe

Pronunciations

member of the tribe (member of the tribe) listen

Definitions

  • n. A non-derogatory slang term used to refer to a Jewish person.

Example Sentences

  • "Have you met the new M.O.T. in our class at school?"

Languages of Origin

  • English

Who Uses This

  • Younger: Jews in their 30s or younger
  • Ethnic: Jews whose Jewish identity is primarily ethnic

Regions

  • North America
  • Australia / New Zealand
  • Great Britain
  • South Africa

Dictionaries

  • None

Alternative Spellings

M.O.T.

Notes

  • See also MOT.

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