Yeshivish glossary term
davka
דווקא
Meaning
- specifically
- precisely
- of all things
Alternate spellings
dafka, dafke
Usage and context
Marks deliberate or unexpected specificity. Depending on tone, it can mean “specifically,” “precisely,” or “contrary to what you might expect.”
- Category
- everyday expression
- Language origin
- mixed
Example in Yeshivish
I davka wanted the later appointment.
Plain-English example
I specifically wanted the later appointment.