Honky
noun
A disparaging term for a white person, specifically in the United States.
Some people in the neighborhood disliked him because he was a honky.
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A car horn.
The loud honky from the truck startled the pedestrian.
Often appears as...
- honky of a car
- honky of a truck
noun
A disparaging term for a white person, specifically in the United States.
Some people in the neighborhood disliked him because he was a honky.
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A car horn.
The loud honky from the truck startled the pedestrian.
Often appears as...
- honky of a car
- honky of a truck
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Offensive Slur
Considered highly disrespectful and should be avoided in conversation.
He apologized for using the word 'honky', acknowledging its offensiveness.
Pro Tip 2/3Racial Context
Used to refer negatively to white individuals, often hinting at racial tensions.
The movie depicted the use of 'honky' during a period of racial unrest.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Usage
Originated in the 20th century, reflecting historical race relations in the U.S.
Historians study terms like 'honky' to understand past social dynamics.
Pro Tip 1/3Offensive Slur
Considered highly disrespectful and should be avoided in conversation.
He apologized for using the word 'honky', acknowledging its offensiveness.
Pro Tip 2/3Racial Context
Used to refer negatively to white individuals, often hinting at racial tensions.
The movie depicted the use of 'honky' during a period of racial unrest.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Usage
Originated in the 20th century, reflecting historical race relations in the U.S.
Historians study terms like 'honky' to understand past social dynamics.
Pro Tip 1/3Offensive Slur
Considered highly disrespectful and should be avoided in conversation.
He apologized for using the word 'honky', acknowledging its offensiveness.
Pro Tip 2/3Racial Context
Used to refer negatively to white individuals, often hinting at racial tensions.
The movie depicted the use of 'honky' during a period of racial unrest.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Usage
Originated in the 20th century, reflecting historical race relations in the U.S.
Historians study terms like 'honky' to understand past social dynamics.
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Quote examples
Albert Murray
American Critic
The juke joint, the honky tonk, and the ballroom also represent one more thing, anthropologically speaking: a ceremonial context for the male-with-female-duet dance flirtation and embrace, upon which the zoological survival of the human species has always been predicated.
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Murray Head
English Actor
I never tried to emulate that New York rap style. What I do is a quasi rap. It's a honky rap, not a black rap. I find it puzzling that so many people have assumed I'm black.
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Elias
American Wrestler
For the record, Jeff Jarret cannot play guitar. Honky Tonk Man cannot play guitar. Elias? Guitar, piano, harmonica, drums, you name it. I can do anything.
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Brooke Hogan
American Celebrity
I've had a black guy call me a honky, and I've also been told that white people smell like bologna.
Quote examples
Albert Murray
American Critic
The juke joint, the honky tonk, and the ballroom also represent one more thing, anthropologically speaking: a ceremonial context for the male-with-female-duet dance flirtation and embrace, upon which the zoological survival of the human species has always been predicated.
Quote examples
Murray Head
English Actor
I never tried to emulate that New York rap style. What I do is a quasi rap. It's a honky rap, not a black rap. I find it puzzling that so many people have assumed I'm black.
Quote examples
Elias
American Wrestler
For the record, Jeff Jarret cannot play guitar. Honky Tonk Man cannot play guitar. Elias? Guitar, piano, harmonica, drums, you name it. I can do anything.
Quote examples
Brooke Hogan
American Celebrity
I've had a black guy call me a honky, and I've also been told that white people smell like bologna.
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