nimrod

noun

nim·rod ˈnim-ˌräd

plural nimrods

slang : idiot, jerk

Nimrod : a descendant of Ham represented in Genesis as a mighty hunter and a king of Shinar

: hunter

a mighty nimrod with the heads of big game mounted on his walls quipped that the mismatched socks made him look like a nimrod

Etymology

Hebrew Nimrōdh

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler

The first known use of nimrod was in the 15th century

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Style

“Nimrod.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nimrod. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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