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Revision as of 14:00, 10 October 2005 by BD2412 (talk | contribs) (disambiguation link repair (You can help!))(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)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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