Yid vs. Jew — What's the Difference?

A Jew; - now (1998) usually considered offensive or contemptuous.

To bargain shrewdly or unfairly with. Often used with down.

The word Yid (; Yiddish: ייִד‎) is a Jewish ethnonym of Yiddish origin. It is used as an autonym within the Ashkenazi Jewish community, and also used as slang by European football fans, anti-semites, and others.

To haggle so as to reduce (a price). Often used with down.

Used as a disparaging term for a Jew.

An adherent of Judaism as a religion or culture.

Alternative case form of Yid

A member of the widely dispersed people originally descended from the ancient Hebrews and sharing an ethnic heritage based on Judaism.

A native or inhabitant of the ancient kingdom of Judah.

(AU) The jewfish.

(offensive) a Jewish person

Originally, one belonging to the tribe or kingdom of Judah; after the return from the Babylonish captivity, any member of the new state; a Hebrew; an Israelite.

An adherent of Judaism.

A person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties