honky

noun

hon·​ky ˈhȯŋ-kē How to pronounce honky (audio)
ˈhäŋ-
variants or honkie or less commonly honkey
plural honkies also honkeys
offensive
used as an insulting and contemptuous term for a white person

Word History

Etymology

probably alteration of Hunky

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of honky was in 1958

Dictionary Entries Near honky

Cite this Entry

“Honky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honky. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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