Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gonef

Noun

goh-nef

Definition

A term used to refer to a thief or someone who is considered to be dishonest.

Examples

The gonef managed to steal the wallet while the owner wasn’t looking.
She warned her friends to be careful, as there was a gonef lurking around the market.

Meaning

The word ‘gonef’ originates from Yiddish and is often used informally, particularly in certain cultural contexts, to describe a person engaged in dishonest or fraudulent activities.