Nimrod

[nim-rod]

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.

Nimrod

/ 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

Other Word Forms

• Nimrodian adjective
• Nimrodic adjective
• Nimrodical adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Nimrod¹

Ultimately from Hebrew Nimrōdh, of uncertain origin and meaning

Example Sentences

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

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Nimrod, now aged 21, was a 19-year-old soldier when he was kidnapped by Hamas near the Gaza border in the 7 October 2023 attacks.

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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.

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Still, even the biggest nimrod can grasp that half of a single percentage point is not a big number.

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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.

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