luftmensch
/ˈlʊftˌmɛnʃ/
noun
- A person who is impractical, dreamy, or lives in a world of ideas rather than dealing with everyday practical matters.
- The character in the novel is a lovable luftmensch who can't seem to hold down a steady job.
- She was a luftmensch who spent her days reading philosophy and writing poetry instead of looking for a job.
- My uncle is a real luftmensch, always talking about his grand inventions but never building anything.
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