haimish
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of haimish
First recorded in 1925–30; from Yiddish heymish, Middle High German heimisch, Old High German heimisc “pertaining to the home”; see home, -ish 1
Example Sentences
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The song is despondent yet strangely cheerful, in a haimish, middle-aged way.
From The New Yorker ● Aug. 8, 2019
Grounded in shared sobriety and a wry take on fame, the couple tease each other but project a haimish domesticity.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2019
David Zinn’s terrific scenic design embraces the play’s dual impulses: nostalgic romanticism and haimish realism.
From The New Yorker ● Nov. 5, 2018
“It was so haimish and great feeling,” she said.
From New York Times ● Oct. 2, 2017
“They welcome everybody of every political orientation to TheShul. Its what we call a haimish minyan: It’s a comfortable, friendly, intimate minyan,” he said.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 5, 2017
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