noun
- a person of integrity and honor; someone who is decent, responsible, and admirable
Usage: from Yiddish; informal
Examples
- He’s a real mensch who always helps his neighbors.
- She proved herself to be a mensch by returning the lost wallet.
- My grandfather was a true mensch who treated everyone with respect.
- After volunteering at the shelter for years, everyone considers him a mensch.
- It takes a mensch to admit when you’re wrong and apologize.
- The coach is a mensch who cares more about his players’ character than winning.