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himey

This is an alternative spelling for Hymie, slang for Hyman, a stereotypical name for a Jewish male in the 1940s and 1950s. It was/is used derogatorily for someone who pinches pennies so hard they squeak when leaving his hand.

Stop being such a Hymie or himey and just front me a quarter.

by Hymie Hymowitz August 24, 2011