nebbishes

noun

plural of nebbish
as in nervous Nellies

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  1. cowards
  2. mice
Noun
  • Some called them cowards; others opted for more colorful language.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2026
  • There are always vultures circling, and always cowards caving.
    — Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of cowards
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  • Some research in mice suggests this phenomenon could lead to immune issues or other unintended health complications.
    — Megan Molteni, STAT, 3 Nov. 2026
  • And now a new study in mice suggests that starting semaglutide, a GLP-1 (glucagonlike peptide 1) medication sold under the brand names Wegovy and Ozempic, in old age extends the lifespan by about 12 percent.
    — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of mice
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“Nebbishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nebbishes. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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