Definition of NEBBISH

nebbish

Plural: nebbishes

Noun

  • A timid, ineffectual, or timid person.
  • (Yiddish) a timid unfortunate simpleton
  • One who is fearful and timid, especially in making decisions and plans, in discussions, debates, arguments, and confrontations, and in taking responsibility.

Examples

  • Actor Rick Moranis often plays a nebbish.
  • Even a nebbish player can score big with a lucky draw and a well-placed word.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

nebbech

Scrabble Score: 14

nebbish: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
nebbish: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
nebbish: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

nebbish: valid Words With Friends Word