Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shiksa
noun
ˈʃɪk.sə
Definition
A term used in Jewish culture to refer to a non-Jewish girl or woman.
Examples
- She felt out of place at the family gathering because she was the only shiksa there.
- The movie humorously portrayed a shiksa attempting to learn about Jewish customs.
Meaning
The word ‘shiksa’ is often used in a derogatory context to describe a young woman who is not part of the Jewish faith, although it can also simply denote someone outside the Jewish community without negative connotations.
Synonyms
- gentile (in the context of a female)
