Nimrod

[ nim-rod ]

noun
  1. the great-grandson of Noah: noted as a great hunter. Genesis 10:8–10.

  2. (sometimes lowercase) a person expert in or devoted to hunting: Our two best archers are aptly nicknamed the Nimrod twins.

  1. (lowercase)Slang. a foolish or inept person; doofus: What an annoying nimrod he turned out to be.

Origin of Nimrod

1
Ultimately from Hebrew Nimrōdh, of uncertain origin and meaning

Other words from Nimrod

  • Nim·rod·i·an, Nim·rod·ic, Nim·rod·i·cal, adjective

Words Nearby Nimrod

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How to use Nimrod in a sentence

  • By the beard of Nimrod, he should be better served than any of us his descendants, who must needs feed the hungry swarming brood.

    Sarchedon | G. J. (George John) Whyte-Melville
  • By the beard of Nimrod, I will take better order with these golden guards of mine!

    Sarchedon | G. J. (George John) Whyte-Melville

British Dictionary definitions for Nimrod

Nimrod

/ (ˈnɪmrɒd) /


noun
  1. Old Testament a hunter, who was famous for his prowess (Genesis 10:8–9): Douay spelling: Nemrod

  2. a person who is dedicated to or skilled in hunting

Derived forms of Nimrod

  • Nimrodian or Nimrodic, adjective

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