Jewish typewriter

English

Etymology

From the rows of keys on a cash register and the stereotype of Jews as money-grabbing.

Noun

Jewish typewriter (plural Jewish typewriters)

  1. (rare, slang, offensive) A cash register.
    Synonym: Jewish piano
    • 2012, G. A. Mohr, The Variant Virus, page 18:
      The CEOs make millions and hide it from tax, while their slaves operate the Jewish typewriter, otherwise known as the cash register.

References
  • Tony Thorne (2014), “Jewish typewriter”, in Dictionary of Contemporary Slang, 4th edition, London; […]: Bloombury
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