Often mistaken as a negative term for white people, (such as nigger for blacks) but it is not. When the white man came to get a slave in the old days, he would drive up in his truck and signal the slave owner by honking his horn, thus the slaves would call them 'honkey'.
White people are not offended by this term.
White people are not offended by this term.
by Tommy PWT October 27, 2006
A term that is used to racially offend caucasian people. The origin came from the fact the the "honking" sound is the last thing the nigger hears before the white person runs them over with their vehicle.
by Derek Ellis October 3, 2007
by Big Mamma D January 22, 2018
Derogatory word for people of Caucasian (or white) descent.
Originated post-slavery era when white men started "seeing" black women on the other side of town, instead of getting out of their cars to meet the girl at the door, they'd stay in their cars and "HONK" meanwhile the family inside would hear and say to the girl "your Honkey's out there"
yet no white person ever known has been offended by any of these words.
Originated post-slavery era when white men started "seeing" black women on the other side of town, instead of getting out of their cars to meet the girl at the door, they'd stay in their cars and "HONK" meanwhile the family inside would hear and say to the girl "your Honkey's out there"
yet no white person ever known has been offended by any of these words.
by TRUTH DELIVERY for FREEEEE April 18, 2013
An American derogatory slur for a white person, used mainly by black people in response to the infamous "nigger". Compare to "cracka".
Alternate spellings include "Honky" and "Honkie".
Alternate spellings include "Honky" and "Honkie".
White guy: My tulips need more water. I have to keep them looking nice and fresh, you know.
Black guy: ...Shit, honkey, you gay.
Black guy: ...Shit, honkey, you gay.
by ShAdOwZ February 16, 2009
A slang term, used in place of "white man." Derives from the last thing a black or hispanic person hears before a white person runs them over. Instead of stopping, they just honk. Hence, they are a honkey.
by MC Chuck August 10, 2005
n. a term that originated in Harlem, NY circa 1920's. White men would sometimes pass by a black woman and honk their horns at them. They would also park by the brothels and honk for a woman to come out. This led to black people referring to these white men as "honkies". Nowadays, most people don't know the original meaning of the word and use it as an insult against any European-American (white person).
by Mr. Cristopher December 31, 2005