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Yekke

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈjɛkə/
  • /ˈjɛki/

1

noun

Meaning 1

A Jew of German-speaking origin.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: derogatory, mildly, sometimes

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Alternative letter-case form of Yekke.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, derogatory, mildly, sometimes

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Yiddish יעקע (yeke). See Wikipedia.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Jecke — Jew of German-speaking origin
  • German: Jeckin — Jew of German-speaking origin
  • Yiddish: יעקע (yeke) — Jew of German-speaking origin