shonk

noun — 2 senses

shonk

noun

Etymology Perhaps related to shonicker.

1

Australia, Alternative Alternative form of shonky (“a dishonest person”).

2

Dated, Ethnic, Offensive, Slur A Jew.

“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?”1943, Richard Llewellyn, None But The Lonely Heart, MacMillan, page 428:

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