heimish


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hei·mish

 (hā′mĭsh)
adj. Slang
Variant of haimish.

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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For the two main Shabbat meals we were invited to the local Chabad rabbi's house, where the festive day was made heimish in typical welcoming Chabad fashion.
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