haimish

[hey-mish]

adjective Slang.

homey; cozy and unpretentious.

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.

So is hosing. Does it mean:

an act or instance of being taken advantage of or cheated; an instance of being attacked or defeated decisively

a person who publicizes or praises something or someone for reasons of self-interest, personal profit, or friendship or loyalty

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