nebbish

/ˈnɛ.bɪʃ/

IPA: /N EH1 B IH0 SH/

noun
  1. 1

    One who is fearful and timid, especially in making decisions and plans, in discussions, debates, arguments, and confrontations, and in taking responsibility.

    “Actor Rick Moranis often plays a nebbish.”

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