# Is the term "Jew" Derogatory?

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**Created:** [December 18, 2020, 11:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-term-jew-derogatory/928328 "2020-12-18T11:09:20Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 18, 2020, 12:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-term-jew-derogatory/928328/3 "2020-12-18T12:04:20Z")

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I personally find it highly offensive, although over the years I’ve seen it used on this board a few times by people who identify as Jewish, and don’t have a problem with it.  
Where I grew up my siblings and I were sometimes called this before being beaten up. I’ve also heard it used to mean haggling over a price.  
So, just my personal opinion and experience.  
Not much of a debate on my end.

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