Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: jew
IPA transcription: [dʒ'u]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: Jew, Hebrew, Israelite
    Meaning: a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
Usage examples
  • CHAPTER XXVI THE JEW
  • 'And a Jew brought down with it!
  • The Jew again thoughtfully rubbed his chin.
  • Thoughtfully the Jew rubbed his dirty chin.
  • He rented power from a Jew who owned the building.
  • "Your Honour has guessed?" said the Jew in astonishment.
  • You ain't asleep. Catch a weasel at it, and catch a Jew!'
  • 'Hush, my dear!' he thought he heard the Jew say; 'it is he, sure enough.
  • "Every stone, every blade of grass, your Honour," replied the Jew quietly.
  • 'I am but the representative of another, sir,' returned the Jew in a low voice.