Definition of "nebbish" []

• A person regarded as weak-willed or timid. (noun)

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• "The character was described as the nebbish, not so great with the women, really kind of insecure, starting over."
• "The name-checking of Woody Allen on the cover of the first issue recalls the nebbish director's maxim that he would never want to join any club that would have him for a member."
• "(And the nebbish is the one who has to clean it up.)"