Pronounced "Nee-Mah." A cultural term used to describe a certain type of Persian male. Guys who are nimas are typically considered to be delicate, fragile, and somewhat
effeminate. Basically, a way to refer to a beta male .
Generally used positively in America and most regions of Iran, but used negatively in Isfahan and Tehran. The term is generally thought to be related to the Persian poet Nima Yooshij, who was renowned for his
emotional and romantic poetry.