ganef

/ˈɡɑnəf/ · noun

Meaning

A thief; a rascal or scoundrel.

Etymology / origin

From Yiddish גנבֿ (ganef), from Hebrew גנב (ganáv, “thief”).

גנב(Hebrew)→
גנבֿ(Yiddish)→
ganef (English)
Relations: der, der

Related words

גנבֿ(Yiddish)גנב(Hebrew)

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