ech mir

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Pronunciations

ech mir (aykh MEER) listen

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Definitions

  • adj. A disparaging remark about something or someone that is fake or an imposter.

Example Sentences

  • "He screwed up my teeth -- don't go to him, he's an ech mir dentist!"

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Languages of Origin

  • Yiddish

Etymology

  • ...אויך מיר אַ oykh mir a... 'not much of a ..., you call that a ...?'

      • Who Uses This

      • Older: Jews who are middle-aged and older
      • Ashkenazim: Jews with Ashkenazi heritage

      Regions

      • North America

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      • None

      Alternative Spellings

      ekh mir

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