Kike

Pronunciation: /kaɪk/

Definitions of kike

noun a derogatory term for a Jewish person

Example Sentences

A1 My friend told me that a kike is a type of small lizard.

A2 In the zoo, I saw a kike crawling on a rock in the reptile exhibit.

B1 The kike species is known for its ability to camouflage itself in its natural habitat.

B2 Researchers have discovered new information about the behavior of kikes in the wild.

C1 Conservation efforts are being made to protect the endangered kike population.

C2 Experts are studying the genetic makeup of kikes to better understand their evolutionary history.

Examples of kike in a Sentence

formal The use of the derogatory term 'kike' is considered highly offensive and unacceptable in any formal setting.

informal I overheard someone using the term 'kike' at the bar last night, and it made me really uncomfortable.

slang Hey, did you hear that guy just called me a 'kike'? What a jerk.

figurative The team's victory was like a slap in the face to all those who tried to bring them down with hurtful slurs like 'kike'.

Grammatical Forms of kike

• past tense: kiked
• plural: kikes
• comparative: kiker
• superlative: kikest
• present tense: kikes
• future tense: will kike
• perfect tense: have kiked
• continuous tense: is kiking
• singular: kike
• positive degree: kike
• infinitive: to kike
• gerund: kiking
• participle: kiked

Origin and Evolution of kike

First Known Use: 1904 year

Language of Origin: American English

Story behind the word: The word 'kike' originated as a derogatory term used to refer to Jewish people, particularly immigrants from Eastern Europe.

Evolution of the word: The word 'kike' has evolved from being a derogatory slur to being recognized as a deeply offensive and unacceptable term. Efforts have been made to educate people about the harm caused by using this word and to promote understanding and tolerance towards the Jewish community.