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. nimrod. Slang. a foolish or inept person; doofus:

   What an annoying nimrod he turned out to be.

Nimrod

/ ˈnɪmrɒd /

noun

1. Old Testament a hunter, who was famous for his prowess (Genesis 10:8–9) Douay spellingNemrod
2. a person who is dedicated to or skilled in hunting

Derived Forms

• Nimˈrodian, adjective

Other Words From

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Nimrod¹

Ultimately from Hebrew Nimrōdh, of uncertain origin and meaning

Example Sentences

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.

From New York Times

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

From Salon

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.

From BBC

One of these - his 1907 Nimrod expedition - aimed to be the first to reach the South Pole.

From BBC

Nimrod Cohen, 19, had studied software engineering in high school, according to reports.

From BBC