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

Word History and Origins

Origin of honky¹

1945–50, Americanism; perhaps alteration of hunky ³

Word History and Origins

Origin of honky¹

C20: of unknown origin