Meaning of nebbish in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈnɛbɪʃ/

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1. Noun

   nebbish

   Etymology

   late 19th century: from Yiddish nebekh‘poor thing’

   Definitions

   1. (Yiddish) a timid unfortunate simpleton

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