shonkie
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shonkie — n, adj 1. (a) Jew(ish). Like shonk and shonker, these words derive from shonniker, an archaic Yiddish term for a peddler or small time tradesperson. 2. American (a person who is) mean or grasping … Contemporary slang
shonky — /ˈʃɒŋki / (say shongkee) Colloquial –adjective Also, shonkie, shonkey. 1. of dubious integrity or honesty. 2. mechanically unreliable. –noun Also, shonk. 3. a dishonest person. 4. an act or activity which borders on dishonesty. {? from shonk,… …
