Nebbish

noun

/ˈnɛ.bɪʃ/

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.nounOne who is fearful and timid, especially in making decisions and plans, in discussions, debates, arguments, and confrontations, and in taking responsibility.

"Actor Rick Moranis often plays a nebbish."

Synonyms

faint of heart namby-pamby scaredy-cat fledgling feebling enfeebler faltering querulent faintling shyer doubtful trepidancy

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