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nebbish Definition and Meaning in English (nebbish definition)

noun
Synonyms:timid personpushovermilquetoast
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Nebbish definition: A nebbish is a person who is timid, ineffectual, or lacking in assertiveness.

Definitions of Nebbish

  1. 1noun(informal)

    A nebbish is a person who is timid, ineffectual, or lacking in assertiveness.

Example Sentences

casual

“He was too much of a nebbish to stand up for himself.”

informal advice

“Don't be such a nebbish; speak your mind.”

Synonyms

Antonyms

assertive personleaderbold personconfident person

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Inflected Word Forms

pluralnebbishes
adjectivenebbishy

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