cheskey

or Ches·key, ches·ky, Ches·ky

[ ches-kee ]

noun

, Slang: Extremely Disparaging and Offensive.

, plural ches·keys.

1. a contemptuous term used to refer to a person of Czech extraction, usually an immigrant.
2. a contemptuous term used to refer to the Czech language.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cheskey¹

First recorded in 1890–95, cheskey is from the Czech word český “Czech” (adjective)

Example Sentences

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.

From Washington Times