Jewface

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noun

A style of theatrical makeup in which a person portrays a stereotypical Jew.

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Meanings

nounJewface (countable and uncountable, plural Jewfaces)

plural Jewfaces

  1. derogatoryuncountableA style of theatrical makeup in which a person portrays a stereotypical Jew.
    1. derogatoryuncountableA non-Jewish actor portraying a Jewish character, especially if using stereotypes.
  2. countablederogatoryslangA term of abuse directed at a person perceived to be Jewish.

Origin

From Jew + face, modelled on blackface and similar terms.

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Cite this entry
APA

Jewface. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Jewface

MLA

“Jewface.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Jewface. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Jewface,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Jewface.

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