nebbish

(Anglais)

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

Prononcé comme (IPA)
/ˈnɛ.bɪʃ/
Étymologie (Anglais)

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

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