yid

[ yid ]

noun

, Slang: Extremely Disparaging and Offensive.

1. a contemptuous term used to refer to a Jew.

yid

/ jɪd /

noun

1. offensive.
   a derogatory word for a Jew

Sensitive Note

Although this is a highly offensive slur in English, the Yiddish word from which the English word derives is not derogatory.

Word History and Origins

Origin of yid¹

1885–90; < Yiddish yid Jew; compare Middle High German jude, jüde

Word History and Origins

Origin of yid¹

C20: probably from Yiddish, from Middle High German Jude Jew

Example Sentences

You put the id back in Yid, Portnoy instructed, and you come to understand the “oy” in goy.

From The Daily Beast

In the assemblies of lords and influential men, the Say-yid occupies the chief seats, and are always served first.

From Project Gutenberg

He cannot forbear from seeing the counterpart of the Peabody Yid in imperial Rome.

From Project Gutenberg

A Say-yid's punishment must come through the leader of that order.

From Project Gutenberg

I once met a Say-yid in my father's vineyard and he asked a portion.

From Project Gutenberg

The Say-yid's turban is to them more precious than a kingly crown.

From Project Gutenberg