Yoshke

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Yiddish יאָשקע (yoshke).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈjɔʃkə/

Proper noun

Yoshke

1. (Judaism, euphemistic, derogatory) Jesus
   • 1989, Rhoda Lerman, God’s Ear: A Novel‎^[1]:

     “And he’s not to mention Yoshke’s name once. If he does, we get up and leave.” / “He wants to know who Yoshke is.” Shoshanna giggled. / “I should teach him who Yoshke is? Yoshke, Yoisel, the guy on the cross, tell him.” / Very carefully, Shoshanna said, “Your gentleman on your cross.” She was afraid of saying Jesus.

Anagrams

• Koshey