Definitions for nimrod
ˈnɪm rɒdnim·rod

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Nimrodnoun

   (Old Testament) a famous hunter

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. nimrodnoun

   A silly or foolish person; An idiot.

   Don't stick your fingers in the fan, you nimrod!

2. Nimrodnoun

   A grandson of Ham; he was a mighty hunter and king of Shinar.

3. Nimrodnoun

   A British maritime patrol aircraft.

4. Etymology: In most English-speaking countries, is used to describe a hunter or warrior, after the biblical character of Nimrod, who is described as "a mighty hunter".

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1. Nimrod

   Nimrod (; Hebrew: נִמְרוֹד‎, Modern: Nīmrōd, Tiberian: Nīmrōḏ; Imperial Aramaic: ܢܡܪܘܕ; Arabic: نُمْرُود, romanized: Numrūd) is a biblical figure mentioned in the Book of Genesis and Books of Chronicles. The son of Cush and therefore a great-grandson of Noah, Nimrod was described as a king in the land of Shinar (Mesopotamia). The Bible states that he was "a mighty hunter before the Lord [and] ... began to be mighty in the earth". Later extra-biblical traditions identified Nimrod as the ruler who commissioned the construction of the Tower of Babel, which led to his reputation as a king who was rebellious against God. Nimrod has not been attested in any historic, non-biblical registers, records or king lists, including those of Mesopotamia itself. Historians have failed to match Nimrod with any historically attested figure. Several ruins of the Middle East have been named after him.

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1. nimrod

   A nimrod could refer to one of the following: 1) A biblical figure: In the Old Testament of the Bible, Nimrod is a mighty hunter and king, the great-grandson of Noah. He is recognized as a notable leader in Genesis. 2) An inept person: In contemporary usage, especially in the US, a nimrod can refer to a person who is lacking in judgment or skill, a dullard, or a simpleton. This shift in meaning is often attributed to a 1940s Bugs Bunny cartoon where the rabbit sarcastically refers to the bumbling hunter Elmer Fudd as 'Nimrod'. Over time, viewers began associating 'Nimrod' with the ineptitude of Elmer Fudd rather than recalling the biblical figure. 3) A skilled hunter or outdoorsman: This is a less frequent usage and closer to the biblical reference, mostly used in the United Kingdom. Nimrod can be a term of respect for someone who is adept at hunting or outdoor survival skills. 4) It's also notable to mention that Nimrod is the name of a British jet aircraft used by the Royal Air Force.

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1. Nimrod

   Nimrod is the fifth studio album by the American punk rock band Green Day, released on October 14, 1997 through Reprise Records. The group began work on the album in the wake of their cancellation of a European tour after the release of Insomniac. Recorded at Conway Studios in Los Angeles, the album was written with the intent of creating solid songs as opposed to a cohesive album. As a result, Nimrod is noted for its musical diversity and experimentation, and contains elements of folk, surf rock, and ska. The lyrical themes discussed on the record include maturity, personal reflection, and fatherhood. The album peaked at number ten on the Billboard U.S. charts and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The record also was certified triple platinum in Australia and double platinum in Canada. Nimrod also received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised Armstrong's songwriting on the record. The album yielded the acoustic hit "Good Riddance", which appeared at numerous pop culture events, including the series finale of the sitcom Seinfeld in 1998. To promote the album, Green Day embarked on an extensive touring schedule. Nimrod has sold over 10 million copies world wide.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Nimrod

   nim′rod, n. the founder of Babel (see Gen. x. 8-10): any great hunter.

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Nimrod

   an early king of Assyria or Babylonia, characterised in Scripture (Gen. x. 9) as "a mighty hunter before the Lord"; a name now applied to a distinguished hunter.

Etymology and OriginsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Nimrod

   Charles James Apperley, the sporting contributor to The Quarterly Review, and author of “The Chase, The Turf, and The Road,” adopted this pseudonym after Nimrod, the son of Cush, who is mentioned in Genesis x. 9 as the “mighty hunter before the Lord.”

Who Was Who?Rate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Nimrod

   The first grouse pheasant, and deer hunter who succeeded without the advantages of a gun, a game preserve, or a license.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. NIMROD

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Nimrod is ranked #68949 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Nimrod surname appeared 285 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Nimrod.
   
   61.4% or 175 total occurrences were White.
   30.8% or 88 total occurrences were Black.
   5.9% or 17 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.

Matched Categories

1. • Old Testament
   • Hunter

How to pronounce nimrod?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say nimrod in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of nimrod in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of nimrod in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Popularity rank by frequency of use

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=nimrod
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Nimrod
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nimrod
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=nimrod
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=nimrod
7. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Nimrod
8. ^ Etymology and Origins
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/54657/pg54657-images.html#:~:text=nimrod
9. ^ Who Was Who?
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/984/pg984-images.html#:~:text=nimrod
10. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
    https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html