borch

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Pronunciations

borch (BORCH)

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Definitions

  • v. To complain, grumble.

Example Sentences

  • "Bnei Yisroel were kvetching and borching in the desert."

  • "There are some people who are gifted at listening to people borch." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Yiddish

Etymology

  • בורטשען burtshen

      • 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

      bortsh, bortsch, bortch, burch, burtsh, burtsch, burtch

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