English Explanatory Dictionary

Jew down

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. Alternative spelling of jew down.
verb
  1. To bargain or haggle with a seller in order to obtain a lower price for a good or service.

Word forms

Jew down Jews down Jewing down Jewed down

Etymology

From the noun Jew, based on the stereotype of Jews as parsimonious and driving hard bargains + down.

Antonyms

jew up

Related words

gyp welsh
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