1 C1 idiomatic slang
To bargain aggressively for a lower price; an offensive antisemitic expression.
"Teachers should explain that 'jew down' is a slur and that learners should say 'haggle down' instead."
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jew down
C1 slang separable transitive
An offensive antisemitic slur meaning to bargain someone down on price.
In plain English
a hateful and offensive way to say bargain for a lower price
What does "jew down" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Strongly offensive and discriminatory. Do not use except when explaining or identifying hate speech.
Words that pair with "jew down"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
price seller vendor deal
How to conjugate "jew down"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
jew down
I/you/we/they
3rd person
jews down
he/she/it
Past simple
jewed down
yesterday
Past participle
jewed down
have + pp
-ing form
jewing down
continuous
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bargain down haggle down negotiate down
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