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| '''Shiksa''' is a ] word that has been mixed into ] usage, mostly by ]. While the most basic definition is a ] for a ] woman, it has many complexities behind it. Some would argue that a shiksa refers to a stereotypical, average, ] girl. It has been observed by many ]s and thinkers that such shiksas are often ]ized by Jewish men, and vice-versa. | '''Shiksa''' is a ] word that has been mixed into ] usage, mostly by ]. While the most basic definition is a ] for a ] woman, it has many complexities behind it. Some would argue that a shiksa refers to a stereotypical, average, ] girl. It has been observed by many ]s and thinkers that such shiksas are often ]ized by Jewish men, and vice-versa. | ||
| "Shiksa" is derived from the ] term "sheketz" which means either "detestable," "loathed" or "blemish" depending on the translator. | |||
| ] wrote a ] on the subject of shiksas. | ] wrote a ] on the subject of shiksas. | ||
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Shiksa is a Yiddish word that has been mixed into English usage, mostly by Jews. While the most basic definition is a pejorative for a gentile woman, it has many complexities behind it. Some would argue that a shiksa refers to a stereotypical, average, blonde girl. It has been observed by many comedians and thinkers that such shiksas are often fetishized by Jewish men, and vice-versa.
"Shiksa" is derived from the Hebrew term "sheketz" which means either "detestable," "loathed" or "blemish" depending on the translator.
Lenny Bruce wrote a short story on the subject of shiksas.
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