nekama
Definitions
n. Revenge.
Example Sentences
"If you check out the Artscroll on Av Harachamim you will read that real nekama is up to Hashem. We are not vengeful or out for blood." (source)
Languages of Origin
- Textual Hebrew
Etymology
נְקָמָה
- Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)
- North America
- None
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Alternative Spellings
nikama, nikamah, nekamah
Notes
Definitions were contributed from Yinglish: A Lexicon of Judeo-English by Aliza Bulow.
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