farshimlt

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Pronunciations

farshimlt (fahr-SHIH-muult) listen

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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)

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Languages of Origin

  • Yiddish

Etymology

  • פֿאַרשימלט farshimlt

      • Who Uses This

      • Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)
      • Older: Jews who are middle-aged and older
      • Ashkenazim: Jews with Ashkenazi heritage

      Regions

      • North America

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      • None

      Alternative Spellings

      farshimmeled, farshimelt, farshimeld, farshimult

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