happy merchant

Questions

What does happy merchant mean?

An anti-Semitic caricature of a Jew, often featuring in far-right memes and propaganda.

Where does happy merchant come from?

Originated in a cartoon by A. Wyatt Mann (Nick Bougas) in 2001.

How to pronounce happy merchant

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “happy merchant”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “happy merchant”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “happy merchant” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.