Meanings
adjectivenebbishlike (comparative more nebbishlike, superlative most nebbishlike)
comparative more nebbishlike · superlative most nebbishlike · alternative nebbish-like
- Resembling, or characteristic of, a nebbish
Despite his nebbishlike looks, average height, serious eyeglasses and all-black attire, Mr. Luchini knows how to fill a landmark space with his presence.
2009 January 3, Elaine Sciolino, “Make ’em Laugh, and Love Classics”, in New York TimesSynonyms: nebbishy
Synonyms & antonyms
adjectiveResembling, or characteristic of, a nebbish
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Origin
- Englishnebbish
- Proto-Indo-European*leyg-
- Proto-Germanic*līką
- Englishnebbishlike
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