Gonofs

/ɡəˈnɑːfs/ noun

Definition

Plural of gonof; multiple thieves or dishonest people.

Etymology

The English plural form of the Yiddish-derived word 'gonof,' formed by adding the standard '-s' suffix.

Kelly Says

Yiddish plurals often competed with English plurals in everyday speech, so 'gonofs' represents a linguistic compromise between Yiddish and English grammar rules!

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