member of the tribe

Alternative Spellings

M.O.T.

Definitions

• non-derogitory slang term used to identify 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

Dictionaries

None