nebbish
One who is fearful and timid, especially in making decisions and plans, in discussions, debates, arguments, and confrontations, and in taking responsibility.
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈnɛ.bɪʃ/
Etymology
From American Yiddish נעביש (nebish), from נעבעך (nebekh, “poor, unfortunate”).
Nebbich
minable
nebbisj
mentecato
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