Yekke

See also: yekke

English

Alternative forms

yekke

Etymology

From Yiddish יעקע‎ (yeke), further unknown. See Wikipedia.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈjɛkə/, /ˈjɛki/

Noun

Yekke (plural Yekkes)

(sometimes mildly derogatory) A Jew originating from Germany

Translations

Translations

German: Jecke (de) m

Yiddish: יעקע‎‎ m (yeke)

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