Meaning & use
honkey
An offensive slang term, chiefly used by Black Americans, for a white person.
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The old film used the slur casually, which now sounds jarring to modern audiences.
Historians note the word appeared frequently in 1960s and 1970s protest writing.
A note on using this word
This is a dated, derogatory term and is considered offensive; it is documented here for reference, not recommended for use. It is also spelled 'honky'.
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