"Jew-ish" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /d͡ʒu.ˈɪʃ/ Forms: more Jew-ish [comparative], most Jew-ish [superlative]
Etymology: From Jew + -ish. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|Jew|-ish}} Jew + -ish Head templates: {{en-adj|head=Jew-ish}} Jew-ish (comparative more Jew-ish, superlative most Jew-ish)
  1. (Judaism, colloquial) Identifying as culturally Jewish, but not taking part in religious activities. Tags: Judaism, colloquial Categories (topical): Judaism
    Sense id: en-Jew-ish-en-adj-3rCMUVfm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ish

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