Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

jewlike

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: jew-like
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Resembling or characteristic of a Jew, especially (derogatory) the stereotype of a profiteering miser.

Example Sentences

"His charges are ten dollars for best Wellington boots; there are a number of native workmen, who sell, Jewlike, for just such prices as they can..."
"Markoff, it appeared, said Radnor, "nosing around, Jewlike, to find some stuff that people would buy," had discovered, in London, a thirst for brewing..."
"Jewlike, the Jesuits have insinuated themselves into every level of society."

Etymology

From Jew + -like.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: Jew

Inflected Forms

more Jewlike (comparative) most Jewlike (superlative)

Questions

What does jewlike mean?: Resembling or characteristic of a Jew, especially (derogatory) the stereotype of a profiteering miser.
Where does jewlike come from?: From Jew + -like.

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