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Knish
kuh-NISH • Noun
קניש
Snappy Essence
A thick baked or fried pastry pocket filled with seasoned potato, kasha, or meat; or a soft, comforting person.
Nuance
The ultimate comfort food. It is dense, heavy, and starchy. To call someone a 'sweet little knish' means they are a warm, squishy, comforting presence in your life.
Pro-Pronunciation Tip
The 'K' is NOT silent! You must say the 'kuh' sound quickly before sliding into the 'NISH' (rhymes with fish).
Examples in the wild
Classic
"We stopped at Yonah Schimmel's in Manhattan to grab a warm potato knish."
Modern Yinglish
"Our UX designer is such a sweet, patient knish of a human—she never gets mad at our client changes."
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