Jew down | #TranslateHate
Jew down
verb \ joō doun \
: antisemitic term for haggling or bargaining for a cheaper price
WHY IT’S ANTISEMITIC:
Rooted in the false stereotype that Jews are cheap or stingy, the phrase “Jew down” may seem to be a harmless expression that’s used in everyday vernacular. However, it is an insulting, antisemitic misrepresentation of Jewish behavior that plays into the trope of Jews as greedy money handlers who are unwilling to part with their earnings (see greed).
The common, mainstream use of antisemitic terms, like Jew down, plays a dangerous role in normalizing antisemitism and reinforcing conspiracy theories in the minds of antisemites.
