Phrase Finder

Jew him down

Posted by Bob October 08, 2005In reply to Jew him down posted by Victoria S Dennis on October 07, 2005

I like to know where the phrase came from - "Jew him/them down". Don't sound very nice, but need to know.

It means to haggle, and yes, it does come from the stereotype of Jews being stingy and hard-nosed businessmen.

Haven't heard that in the US for decades. Maybe 40 years. It's verrrrrrrrrrrry offensive speech hereabouts.

Replies

  • Jew him down Victoria S Dennis 08/October/05
    • Jew him down ESC 08/October/05
      • Jew him down Brian from Shawnee 08/October/05
        • Jew him down Brian from Shawnee 08/October/05
          • Jew him down Smokey Stover 08/October/05
            • Jew him down Victoria S Dennis 09/October/05
              • The Taffy Effect Smokey Stover 09/October/05
                • The Taffy Effect Victoria S Dennis 09/October/05
                  • The Taffy Effect Smokey Stover 09/October/05