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nebbish

/ˈnɛb.ɪʃ/

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noun

/ˈnɛb.ɪʃ/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, происходящее из идиша, обозначающее робкого, неудачливого или неэффективного человека, часто воспринимаемого как простак.

A noun, derived from Yiddish, referring to a timid, unfortunate, or ineffectual person, often seen as a simpleton.

  1. Timid or unfortunate personC2informal

    A person who is timid, weak, or unlucky, often seen as a simpleton.

    ruНеудачник или робкий человек

    • He's such a nebbish; he never stands up for himself.
    • The character in the movie is a classic nebbish who always gets pushed around.
    • Don't be a nebbish; speak your mind for once.

    Synonymslosermilksoppushoversad sackweaklingwimp

    Antonymsbraggartbullydaredevilhero

Forms
  • nebbishes plural form
  • nebbishes' possessive plural form
  • nebbish's possessive singular form
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