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hei·mish

(hā′mĭsh)

adj. Slang

Variant of haimish.

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heimish

(ˈheɪmɪʃ)

adj

comfortable; homely

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haim•ish

or heim•ish

(ˈheɪ mɪʃ)

adj. Slang.

homey; cozy and unpretentious.

[1960–65 < Yiddish heymish < Middle High German heimisch, Old High German heimisc literally, pertaining to the home; see home, -ish¹]

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