ARE YOU AN F-WORD?

By Harvey Tobkes

The following is a lexicon of Yiddish F-Words. If any of these apply, you may need professional help or counseling.

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FARBISSEN:
…Embittered. A sourpuss,

FAHRBLONDZHET:
.…Bewildered. Lost.

FAHRDREIT:
Muddled. Mixed-up.

FARKAKT:A dingy or shitty feeling.

FAHKLEMPT:
Too emotional to talk.

FAMATERT:
Always tired or feeling worn-out.

FAHRSHIMMELT:
Moldy. Rotten

FAHRCHADIKT:
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Temporarily confused (usually due to stress).

FARDEIGET:
Full of care, worry and anxiety.

FAHRFOLEN:
Lost or fallen into disgrace.


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