farshimlt
Pronunciations
farshimlt | (fahr-SHIH-muult) | listen |
Definitions
adj. Moldy.
adj. In bad condition.
adj. Shaken up, rattled, in a nervous state.
Example Sentences
"We accept Yiddish books of all sorts, regardless of title or condition (provided they’re not farshimlt—covered with visible mold)." (source)
"The fellow in the seat next to me is a member of the papparazi - formerly head of a Coke bottling plant; he's getting back at the rich by taking assignments to photograph them in compromising situations or farshimelt (less than one’s best) conditions." (source)
"She wasn't hurt in the accident, but she was pretty farshimmelt." (source)
Languages of Origin
- Yiddish
Etymology
פֿאַרשימלט farshimlt
- Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)
- Older: Jews who are middle-aged and older
- Ashkenazim: Jews with Ashkenazi heritage
- North America
- None
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Alternative Spellings
farshimmeled, farshimelt, farshimeld, farshimult
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