shiksa

/ˈʃɪksə/

Definitions

1. noun

A non-Jewish woman, especially one who is attractive or interesting to a Jewish man.

“He had a reputation for pursuing shikses at the local synagogue.”

2. noun

A woman who is seen as an outsider or an interloper in a particular social group, often used in a derogatory or ironic sense.

“The newcomer to the community was initially seen as a shiksa by some of the more traditional residents.”

Synonyms

  • interloper
  • outsider

Antonyms

  • insider
  • native