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באָמאָז

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Yiddish

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Etymology

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(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /bɔˈmɔz/, /bɔˈmɔs/

Noun

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באָמאָז (bomozm, plural באָמאָזן (bomozn)

  1. (derogatory) dolt, blockhead

References

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  • Beinfeld, Solon, Bochner, Harry (2013) “באָמאָז”, in Comprehensive Yiddish-English Dictionary, Bloomington, Indiana: Indiana University Press, →ISBN
  • Justus van de Kamp et al., “באָמאָז” in Jiddisch-Nederlands Woordenboek [Yiddish-Dutch Dictionary], Amsterdam: Stichting Jiddische Lexicografie, 1987-present (ongoing). [1].