to be mefarsem
Definitions
v. To reveal.
v. To publicize.
Example Sentences
“I hope the teacher isn't mefarsem my grade to everyone.” (Weiser)
“The radio was mefarsem the school closings.” (Weiser)
"My observation is limited to articulation of opinions, as it should be since it’s important to be mefarsem such yedios without being megazem." (source)
Languages of Origin
- Textual Hebrew
- Yiddish
Etymology
Y מפֿרסם זײַן mefarsem zayn
- Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)
- North America
- Frumspeak: The First Dictionary of Yeshivish, by Chaim Weiser (Northvale, 1995).
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