• sovietknuckles[they]@lemmy.mlEnglish
    0·
    2 years ago

    >Does it mean that no one other than Adam and Eve are 100% Jew?

    “Jew” when used as an adjective is a slur. Correct adjective to use is “Jewish”.

    Edit: No, really. I posted the definition below.

      • sovietknuckles[they]@lemmy.ml
        03·
        2 years ago

        What do you mean “no”? Here’s your dictionary.com definition. See #4:

        noun

        1. one of a scattered group of people that traces its descent from the Biblical Hebrews or from postexilic adherents of Judaism; Israelite.

        2. a person whose religion is Judaism.

         

        adjective

        1. Offensive. of Jews; Jewish.

         

        verb (used with object)

        1. jew, Extremely Disparaging and Offensive. to bargain sharply with; beat down in price (often followed by down).: See Usage note at the current entry.

        So again, “Jew” as an adjective is a slur. Say “Jewish” instead, unless you’re using “Jew” as a noun.