# nebbish

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈnɛ.bɪʃ/

## Definitions
1. One who is fearful, indecisive and timid, especially in making decisions and plans, in discussions, debates, arguments, and confrontations, and in taking responsibility.

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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