In Yiddish, a polite way to address a fellow Jew whose name one does not know is Reb Yid, meaning "Sir." The Yiddish words yidish or yiddisher (from Middle High German jüdisch) is an adjective …

The meaning of YID is —used as an insulting and contemptuous term for a Jewish person.

Yid, n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

Aug 16, 2025 · “Yid” originated in Yiddish-speaking Jewish communities as a neutral, even affectionate, term for a Jew. Over time, especially in England and the UK, it became a slang term among working …

4 days ago · Anyone who stays updated with the latest in Jewish music has surely seen the “Real Yidden” song “Emese Yid” that decries the TYH (Thank You Hashem) brand. I was, as I’m sure …

/ jɪd / uk / jɪd / an extremely offensive word for a Jewish person (Definition of yid from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

Oct 12, 2025 · “Yid” is a colloquial abbreviation or slang for a Jewish individual, with contexts ranging from casual familiarity to pejorative. The roots of “Yid” trace back to the Yiddish word “Yid”, meaning …

Apr 14, 2025 · In Yiddish, a polite way to address a fellow Jew whose name one does not know is Reb Yid, meaning "Sir." The Yiddish words yidish or yiddisher (from Middle High German jüdisch) is an …

n. (especially in Great Britain; derogatory) A term used by non-Jews for a Jewish person. "Are there any yidden where you work?"

May 17, 2024 · "Jew" is a standard term for someone of Jewish faith or ethnicity, while "Yid" is a Yiddish word for a Jew, often considered derogatory in English.