General
nesh it
What does nesh it mean?
To wimp out, especially over cold weather. Extension of 'nesh' across the North.
"Don't nesh it, the sea's not that cold."
Origin
Northern dialect; verbing of 'nesh' (soft, feels the cold).
Frequently asked questions
What does 'nesh it' mean?
To wimp out or back out of something, especially because of the cold.
What does 'nesh' mean on its own?
'Nesh' means soft or feeling the cold easily; 'nesh it' turns that into a verb phrase for chickening out.
Where is 'nesh it' used?
It's a Northern English dialect phrase, extending the older word 'nesh'.
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