Nebbish is an American word, not a Hebrew or Yiddish one. They pronounce it that way because of the difficulty in enunciating the "kh" sound. The original word is "nebbikh", a Yiddish word meaning "pitiable"; originating in the Hebrew "navokh" which means confused. I don't think the Yiddish colloquialism has a female counterpart.

A nebbish is a Yiddish word used to describe a meek, timid, or ineffectual person, often lacking in confidence and assertiveness. It is typically used to describe someone who is unassuming and easily taken advantage of in social situations.

a beak of a bird, according to my grandmother. However, it is also used by some folks as a shorthand expression for nebbish which itself means NERD or pathetic creature. If you call something nebby, it is nerdy or pathetic. anonymous neb

Josiah Blount has: Played Arthur in "Suburgatory" in 2011. Played Fisher Weinstein in "I Love College" in 2012. Played Militia Soldier in "Revolution" in 2012. Played Wallace in "Secrets in the Fall" in 2013. Played College Student in "The Conjuring" in 2013. Played Max in "One More Day" in 2014. Played Nebbish in "The Gambler" in 2015.

He is probably just playing you. He is not serious and sometimes in a relationsship a man needs his space, his alone time, his 'not so emotional time'. That's what dudes do! Its all part of the relationship, but don't let it get to you. Cheer up, I bet he really loves you!

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