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ganef.

A thief; a rascal or scoundrel.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɡɑnəf//ˈɡɑnɪf/
  1. A thief; a rascal or scoundrel.

    derogatory · slang
Where this word comes from

From Yiddish גנבֿ (ganef), from Hebrew גנב (ganáv, “thief”).

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.