Definitions

  • n. (affectionate) A Jew.

Example Sentences

  • "the yidele acted like a tough guy , the shaygetz is a chaye but next time be smart not right" (source)

Languages of Origin

  • Yiddish

Etymology

  • ייִדעלע yidele

    • Who Uses This

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

      Regions

      • North America

      Dictionaries

      • None

      Alternative Spellings

      yidelleh, yideleh, yidelle

Notes

  • See also yid.

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