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Meaning of bohunk | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
/ˈboʊhʌŋk/

Definitions

  1. An immigrant from Central Europe, Eastern Europe, or the Balkans, especially one who is regarded as vain, aggressively masculine, and socially unsophisticated.
    Canada, US, ethnic, slur
  2. A brawny or coarse person.
    Canada, US, derogatory

Examples

“I know you're surprised that I live in a Czech neighborhood. But my father-in-law, a smart old Jew, bought investment property in this nice safe Bohunk district.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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