shonk

See also: Shonk

English

Etymology

Perhaps related to shonicker.

Noun

shonk (plural shonks)

1. (Australia) Alternative form of shonky (“a dishonest person”)
2. (offensive, ethnic slur, dated) A Jew.
   • 1943, Richard Llewellyn, None But The Lonely Heart, MacMillan, page 428:

     “Did you know? A Sheeny. One of them blokes you can’t seem to like. A Shonk. A Yid. One of Mr Nathan’s crew. Same family as Ike Buzgang. A Non Skid. Did you know? Funny, ain’t it?”

Anagrams

• Kohns, honks