honky

noun hon·ky \ˈhȯŋ-kē, ˈhäŋ-\

plural honkies also honkeys

Definition of HONKY

usually disparaging

: a white person

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hon·ky or hon·kie also hon·key \ˈhȯŋ-kē, ˈhäŋ-\

probably alteration of Hunky

First Known Use: 1958

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