Nimrod

[ nim-rod ]

noun

1. the great-grandson of Noah: noted as a great hunter. Genesis 10:8–10.
2. (sometimes lowercase) a person expert in or devoted to hunting:

   Our two best archers are aptly nicknamed the Nimrod twins.

3. (lowercase) Slang. a foolish or inept person; doofus:

   What an annoying nimrod he turned out to be.

Nimrod

/ ˈnɪmrɒd /

noun

1. Old Testament a hunter, who was famous for his prowess (Genesis 10:8–9) Douay spellingNemrod
2. a person who is dedicated to or skilled in hunting

Derived Forms

• Nimˈrodian, adjective

Other Words From

• Nim·rod·i·an Nim·rod·ic Nim·rod·i·cal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Nimrod¹

Ultimately from Hebrew Nimrōdh, of uncertain origin and meaning

Example Sentences

In times of contemplation, that can mean Adagio for Strings by Samuel Barber or Edward Elgar’s “Nimrod,” compositions with a plangent feel.

From Washington Post

But Dar-Nimrod makes a pretty convincing case that pinning down the precise meaning of cool is actually important.

From The Daily Beast

Cæsar got to be a great hero in the sheep-killing business—a perfect Nimrod of a dog.

From Project Gutenberg

Nembrot, Nimrod; so that his toures hye refers to the tower of Babel.

From Project Gutenberg

Contrast with these descriptions the lines in which Dante has described the gigantic spectre of Nimrod.

From Project Gutenberg

By the beard of Nimrod, he should be better served than any of us his descendants, who must needs feed the hungry swarming brood.

From Project Gutenberg

By the beard of Nimrod, I will take better order with these golden guards of mine!

From Project Gutenberg