jewy

adj. - referring to the outward manifestations of Jewish identity such as appearance, clothes, accent, or religious observance.

"Rachel broke up with Dan. Even though he was Jewish, his red hair and Gentile friends just weren't Jewy enough for her."

by Dorothy April 21, 2008

jewy

1.to be jewish
2.rhymes with chewy

Mike Davis is real jewy.

by IphilP April 6, 2004

Jewy

A term to describe the actions of a non-jewish person acting in a way that a Jewish person has been stereotyped to act. The act in itself is not too much but at the same, not too little to be ignored.

Boy: Did you see that?
Girl: No, what happened?
Boy: That guy got all pissy because the cashier gave him
3 cents less than his change should have been
Girl: Wow....seems a little Jewy doesn't it?
Boy: That it does

by blueTenor January 2, 2012

Jewy

the adjective describing jewish culture. Not really the religious aspect, but the food, mind set, community and spirituality that comes with being jewish

Since joining BBYO do you feel more jewish?" "No, but I do feel more Jewy.

by CVR BBGS February 22, 2011

jewy

often used to describe that particular jewish red hair color, and the subsequent "jewy" curls.

OMG, Amanda, your hair is so jewy

by EGC#)@ April 7, 2009

jewy

When your name is Joey and you're jewish.

Dan: Hey Joey.
Joey: It's Jewy, damn you!

by Damp Sandwich April 30, 2008

Jewy

An endearing reference to Jewish cultural or religious practices.

But “Jewy” suggests something in between. To be labeled “Jewy” means you don’t just identify as a “cultural Jew,” but that you affirm that identity in consistent and meaningful ways. A Jewy Jew may belong to a synagogue, but might get together once a month with a havura for potluck. A Jewy Jew may count himself as a good progressive, and remain attached to Israel, often strongly. A Jewy Jew plays in a rock and roll band, but not on Friday nights.

“Jewish” is static — it describes an accident of birth or upbringing. “Jewy” is dynamic — it assumes affirmative Jewish choices, or an unmistakable quality that impels others to recognize your Jewishness.

-from article in The Times Of Israel

by LMCtribester June 25, 2018