nebbish

== English == === Alternative forms === nebech, nebesh, nebish, nebbisch, nebbich (less common) === Etymology === From American Yiddish נעביש (nebish), from נעבעך (nebekh, “poor, unfortunate”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈnɛ.bɪʃ/ Rhymes: -ɛbɪʃ === Noun === nebbish (plural nebbishes) One who is fearful, indecisive and timid, especially in making decisions and plans, in discussions, debates, arguments, and confrontations, and in taking responsibility. ==== Derived terms ====