יאָלד

Yiddish

Etymology

Unknown. Possibly related to Hebrew יֶלֶד (yéled, “boy”). (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Noun

יאָלד • (yold) m, plural יאָלדן (yoldn)

1. (derogatory) dupe, chump, simpleton, fool