| 单词 | nebbish |
| 释义 | nebbish (once / 622069 pages) n A meek and timid person can be called a nebbish. If you're too scared to speak up when someone cuts in front of you as you wait in line for a movie, your date might call you a nebbish. Nebbish is most often used to describe a man, especially one who is so mild and submissive that other people tend to feel sorry for him. A nebbish isn't capable of accomplishing much or defending himself, so he often finds himself scorned or pitied. Nebbish comes from a Yiddish word, nebekh, "poor thing," and it's been used in English slang since the late 19th century. WORD FAMILYnebbish USAGE EXAMPLESShe lords over a small army of young, nebbish men. Washington Times(Nov 07, 2016) Expect protests, middle-class anxiety, Miley Cyrus in a blond wig, and, of course Allen’s signature nebbish comedy. The Guardian(Sep 26, 2016) Wilder's performance as a Hasidic Rabbi who's a professional nebbish opposite Harrison Ford's macho cowboy is a comedic masterpiece. New York Times(Aug 30, 2016) n (Yiddish) a timid unfortunate simpleton Syn|Hyper nebbech simple, simpleton a person lacking intelligence or common sense |
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