Hymie
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Hymie
Hym(an) or Yiddish khaim a male personal name (< Hebrew ḥayyīm literally, life) + -ie
Example Sentences
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Johnson announced Monday that he, team president Hymie Elhai and Douglas will work collaboratively on finding the next coach, but the GM will be leading the search.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 5, 2021
“We wanted to contribute to these organizations and help push our community forward,” says Jets President Hymie Elhai.
From Washington Times • Dec. 25, 2020
Gase said he consulted CEO Christopher Johnson, general manager Joe Douglas and team president Hymie Elhai in the decsion and that all agreed it was the right thing to do.
From Fox News • Dec. 7, 2020
After studying with Hymie Shertzer, the lead alto with Benny Goodman, he was hired at 17 by the bandleader Charlie Spivak.
From New York Times • Aug. 31, 2017
Sometimes even in the week of the new opening, Hymie would re-sell, at a good profit.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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