Nimrod

American  

[nim-rod] / ˈnɪm rɒd /

noun

1. (in the Bible) the great-grandson of Noah: noted as a great hunter.

2. Sometimes nimrod a person expert in or devoted to hunting.

   Our two best archers are aptly nicknamed the Nimrod twins.

3. Slang. nimrod. a foolish or inept person; doofus.

   What an annoying nimrod he turned out to be.

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Nimrod British  

/ ˈnɪmrɒd /

noun

1. Douay spelling: Nemrod.  Old Testament a hunter, who was famous for his prowess (Genesis 10:8–9)

2. a person who is dedicated to or skilled in hunting

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Other Word Forms

• Nimrodian adjective
• Nimrodic adjective
• Nimrodical adjective

Etymology

Origin of Nimrod

Ultimately from Hebrew Nimrōdh, of uncertain origin and meaning

Example Sentences

Nimrod Cohen had always with him a Rubik's cube, and his mother carefully keeps the one that was found partially burned in his tank.

From Barron's

The mother of hostage Nimrod Cohen posted: "My child, you are coming home."

From BBC

As reported in The New York Times under the headline, “Nimrods in Park Use a Slingshot,” the men were arrested and charged with killing birds without a permit.

From New York Times

Speaking at the Israeli embassy on Thursday, the father of Nimrod Cohen, a 19-year-old soldier taken hostage, said officials needed to move forwards with negotiations.

From BBC

One of these - his 1907 Nimrod expedition - aimed to be the first to reach the South Pole.

From BBC