In Yiddish, the word "Yid" Yiddish: ייד is neutral or even complimentary, and in Ashkenazi Yiddish-speaking circles it is frequently used to mean simply "fellow," "chap," "buddy," "mate," etc., with no expressed emphasis on Jewishness (although this may be implied by the intra-Jewish context). Plural is יידן [jidn].

In Yiddish, a polite way to address a fellow Jew whose name one does not know is Reb Yid, meaning "Sir." The Yiddish words yidish or yiddisher (from Middle High German jüdisch) is an adjective derived from the noun Yid, and thus means "Jewish".

It is only offensive if used in an offensive manner, as are ALL words!

Yiddish speakers also refer to fellow jews as "a Yiddisher boy"

David Baddiel thinking that the word was invented by football fans as a derogatory term, is completely misguided.

The term has now become a cultural part of Tottenham Hotspur football club and brings together people from all races, all cultures and all faiths under one one common banner within a single word, Sang together in honour of the clubs history and wider community.

Don't let racism win.