ganef

[ gah-nuhf ]

noun

, Slang.

1. a thief, swindler, crook, or rascal.

ganef

/ ˈɡɑːnəf /

noun

1. an unscrupulous opportunist who stoops to sharp practice

Word History and Origins

Origin of ganef¹

First recorded in 1920–25; from Yiddish, from Hebrew gannābh

Word History and Origins

Origin of ganef¹

from Yiddish, from Hebrew gannābh thief, from gānnabh he stole

Example Sentences

"A ganef you couldn't tell what he would do at all," Linkheimer rejoined, and Abe rose to his feet.

From Project Gutenberg

Maybe he ain't no more a ganef as I am, Mawruss, but just the same, he is in jail and I ain't.

From Project Gutenberg

A Ganef like your father is stealing the money, too, I bet yer.

From Project Gutenberg