Yiddish Definition & Meaning

yiddish
noun
  1. a dialect of High German including some Hebrew and other words; spoken in Europe as a vernacular by many Jews; written in the Hebrew script

"Yiddish" in song lyrics

See how yiddish is used in real songs:

  • "De Greenwitch Village soir de Shabbat dans un foyer Yiddish"
    MC Solaar — Playmate
  • "listen to yiddish"
    AOL — AOL
  • "eleanor reissasongs in the key of yiddish"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "yiddish"

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