haimish

[hey-mish]

haim·ish

[hey-mish]
adjective Slang.
homey; cozy and unpretentious.
Also, heimish.


Origin:
< Yiddish heymish < Middle High German heimisch, Old High German heimisc literally, pertaining to the home; see home, -ish1
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Haimish is always a great word to know.
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