English Explanatory Dictionary

nebbish

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who is fearful, indecisive and timid, especially in making decisions and plans, in discussions, debates, arguments, and confrontations, and in taking responsibility.

Pronunciation

/ˈnɛ.bɪʃ/

Word forms

nebbish nebbishes nebech nebesh nebish nebbisch nebbich

Etymology

From American Yiddish נעביש (nebish), from נעבעך (nebekh, “poor, unfortunate”).

Derived words

nebbishlike nebbish-like nebbishy
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