mensch
Say it: MENSH /mɛnʃ/ · noun
What “mensch” means
A kind, honest person you can rely on.
More precisely: A person of integrity and kindness; a genuinely decent human being.
Example: “He covered my shift when my dad was ill. What a mensch.”
When to use it
Use it to warmly praise someone who behaves decently and helps others without fuss. It sounds informal and affectionate.
Similar words
good egg, decent person, gentleman
Where it comes from
Yiddish mentsh, 'person', from German Mensch.
Quick check
Your neighbour finds your lost wallet, returns every penny and refuses a reward. What would you warmly call them?
a pushover or a mensch?
Show the answer
a mensch
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