English

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Etymology

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

Noun

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Jewface (countable and uncountable, plural Jewfaces)

  1. (derogatory, uncountable) A style of theatrical makeup in which a person portrays a stereotypical Jew.
  2. (slang, derogatory, countable) A term of abuse directed at a person perceived to be Jewish.

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