nebbishlike

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English

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Etymology

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From nebbish +‎ -like.

Adjective

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nebbishlike (comparative more nebbishlike, superlative most nebbishlike)

  1. Resembling, or characteristic of, a nebbish
    • 2009 January 3, Elaine Sciolino, “Make ’em Laugh, and Love Classics”, in New York Times[1]:
      Despite his nebbishlike looks, average height, serious eyeglasses and all-black attire, Mr. Luchini knows how to fill a landmark space with his presence.

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