honest injun

The phrase "honest injun" was historically used in American English to emphasize sincerity but is now considered offensive and outdated.

Definition

C1Historical Usage

(dated, offensive)A phrase used to emphasize the truthfulness or sincerity of a statement, similar to 'honestly' or 'on my word of honor.'

Example

  • He swore he was telling the truth, saying 'honest injun!'

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "honest injun":

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