Honky

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑŋki/

Definitions of honky

noun a derogatory term used to refer to a white person

Example Sentences

A1 My neighbor is a honky.

A2 I saw a group of honkies at the park.

B1 The honky at the bar was causing trouble.

B2 She referred to him as a honky during their argument.

C1 The term 'honky' is considered derogatory and offensive.

C2 The comedian used the word 'honky' in his stand-up routine to address racial stereotypes.

Examples of honky in a Sentence

formal The term 'honky' is considered a derogatory slang word for white people.

informal I heard someone use the word 'honky' at the bar last night.

slang Hey honky, why don't you mind your own business?

figurative The honky-tonk music blared from the jukebox as people danced and sang along.

Grammatical Forms of honky

• past tense: honkied
• plural: honkies
• comparative: honkier
• superlative: honkiest
• present tense: honky
• future tense: will honky
• perfect tense: have honkied
• continuous tense: is honkying
• singular: honky
• positive degree: honky
• infinitive: to honky
• gerund: honkying
• participle: honkied

Origin and Evolution of honky

First Known Use: 1946 year

Language of Origin: American English

Story behind the word: The word 'honky' is believed to have originated as a derogatory term for white people, particularly in reference to their supposed inability to dance to the rhythm of jazz music.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'honky' has evolved from a derogatory racial slur to a more light-hearted or humorous term used to refer to white people. However, it still retains some negative connotations and is not widely accepted in polite or formal contexts.