What does "mentch" mean?

Alternative spelling of mensch.

Mentch

Q: What is a synonym for "mentch"?

Common synonyms include: acceptable person, capital fellow, class act, diamond, diamond in the rough, gem.

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Alternative spelling of mensch. alt-of, alternative
"What do you do when you talk a mentch (civilized, decent human being), ask politely for something you deserve and don't get it. Eventually you do something."

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acceptable person capital fellow class act diamond diamond in the rough gem

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"What do you do when you talk a mentch (civilized, decent human being), ask politely for something you deserve and don't get it. Eventually you do something."

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