nebbish
Pronunciation: /ˈnɛ.bɪʃ/
The English word “nebbish” has 1 meaning listed here.
noun
- One who is fearful, indecisive and timid, especially in making decisions and plans, in discussions, debates, arguments, and confrontations, and in taking responsibility.
Etymology
From American Yiddish נעביש (nebish), from נעבעך (nebekh, “poor, unfortunate”).
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