noun
- a person of integrity and honor; someone who is decent, responsible, and admirable
Usage: informal; from Yiddish; often used as a term of respect or approval
Examples
- He's a real mensch—he helped his neighbor fix the roof without asking for anything in return.
- My grandfather was a mensch who always treated people fairly.
- She proved herself to be a mensch by admitting her mistake and making it right.
- You can count on him; he's a mensch.
- The coach is a mensch who genuinely cares about his players' futures.