bizyoinos
Definitions
n. “Deep feeling of loss of dignity: HUMILIATION.” (Weiser)
Example Sentences
“He suffered such bizyoinos when the Rosh Yeshiva found out he had gone to the city during seder.” (Weiser)
"Tuvyah doesn't like to hear bizyoinos for talmidei chachomim. True talmidei chachomim would face the problem." (source)
Languages of Origin
- Textual Hebrew
- Yiddish
Etymology
TH ביזיונות 'in disgrace' > Y ביזיונות bizyoynes 'disgraces'
- Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)
- North America
- Frumspeak: The First Dictionary of Yeshivish, by Chaim Weiser (Northvale, 1995).
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Alternative Spellings
bizyoynos, bisyoinos, bisyoynos
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