Definitions

  • n. A reliable person.

Example Sentences

  • “He's a real zariz; you can count on him.” (Weiser)

  • "You’re a real masmid whose also a zariz to improve! Much to respect there." (source)

Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew
  • Yiddish

Etymology

  • Y זריז zorez

    • Who Uses This

      • Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)

      Regions

      • North America

      Dictionaries

      • Frumspeak: The First Dictionary of Yeshivish, by Chaim Weiser (Northvale, 1995).

      Alternative Spellings

      zaris

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