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nebbish

/ˈnɛb.ɪʃ/
noun
  1. A person who is timid, weak, or ineffectual, often in a way that invites pity or scorn.
    • He played the role of a lovable nebbish in the comedy.
    • The office nebbish always got picked last for the team.
    • In the story, the nebbish hero somehow saves the day by accident.
Synonyms
nebbechweaklingwimp
adjective
  1. Having the qualities of a nebbish; timid, weak, or ineffectual.
    • His nebbish manner made it hard for him to get respect.
    • She gave a nebbish shrug and walked away quietly.
    • The character's nebbish personality was the source of many jokes.
Synonyms
timidmeek
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