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Shidduch
SHID-ikh • Noun
שידוך
Snappy Essence
An introduced match or orchestrated partnership (traditionally romantic, but modernly corporate).
Nuance
This isn't a casual Tinder setup. It implies a highly deliberate, aligned partnership overseen by an intentional third party.
Pro-Pronunciation Tip
Do not say 'shid-duck'. That scratchy throat-clearing 'CH' returns at the end.
Examples in the wild
Classic
"They met through a shidduch in Brooklyn and were engaged three months later."
Modern Yinglish
"I introduced our lead data analyst to our product manager. It was a corporate shidduch made in heaven."
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