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 • Oct. 13, 2025

Nimrod Cohen, 21, was on duty trying to secure the area near kibbutz Nirim when his tank malfunctioned, his father told the U.N.’s news service.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 11, 2025

Viki Cohen, the mother of Israeli hostage Nimrod Cohen, posted on social media: "My child, you are coming home."

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2025

“Initially, the Americans were trying to suggest, ‘Hold your horses, think it through, don’t rush,’” said Nimrod Novik, former military advisor to former Israeli Prime Minister and President Shimon Peres.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2023

He had his gun up to his shoulder with pretty much the confidence of a veteran Nimrod, meeting the charge of an old rogue elephant, or a wounded tiger, in the East Indian jungles.

From Rocky Mountain Boys Camping in the Big Game Country by Rathborne, St. George