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shidduch.

A system of matchmaking in which Jewish singles are introduced to each other.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈʃɪdəx/
  1. A system of matchmaking in which Jewish singles are introduced to each other.

    Judaism
  2. A pairing under this system.

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Yiddish שידוך (shídekh), deriving from Hebrew שִׁדּוּךְ (shidúkh, “matchmaking”).

verb/ˈʃɪdəx/
  1. To arrange a match via shidduch.

    Judaism · intransitive · transitive
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Yiddish שידוך (shídekh), deriving from Hebrew שִׁדּוּךְ (shidúkh, “matchmaking”).

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