Meshuggener

Pronunciation: /məˈʃʊɡənər/

Definitions of meshuggener

noun a crazy or foolish person

Example Sentences

A1 My neighbor is a meshuggener.

A2 The meshuggener at the park was talking to himself.

B1 The comedy show featured a hilarious meshuggener character.

B2 Despite his eccentric behavior, he was a lovable meshuggener.

C1 The author's portrayal of the meshuggener protagonist was both complex and compelling.

C2 The film delved deep into the psyche of the meshuggener, exploring the depths of his madness.

Examples of meshuggener in a Sentence

formal The professor referred to the student as a meshuggener for constantly disrupting class.

informal My uncle is a total meshuggener when it comes to telling jokes at family gatherings.

slang I can't believe that meshuggener cut me off in traffic!

figurative Her ideas were so outlandish, some people thought she was a real meshuggener.

Grammatical Forms of meshuggener

• past tense: meshuggenered
• plural: meshuggeners
• comparative: more meshuggener
• superlative: most meshuggener
• present tense: meshuggeners
• future tense: will meshuggener
• perfect tense: have meshuggenered
• continuous tense: is meshuggenering
• singular: meshuggener
• positive degree: meshuggener
• infinitive: to meshuggener
• gerund: meshuggenering
• participle: meshuggenered

Origin and Evolution of meshuggener

First Known Use: 1892 year

Language of Origin: Yiddish

Story behind the word: The word 'meshuggener' is derived from Yiddish, a language historically spoken by Ashkenazi Jews in Central and Eastern Europe.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to mean 'crazy' or 'foolish' in Yiddish, the term 'meshuggener' has evolved to also convey endearment or affectionate teasing in some contexts.