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ma nishtana 

Pronounced roughly "MAHN-isht-ahn-ah", this Hebrew saying originated in a religious context: it's the beginning of first of the four questions asked during Passover, which asks "How is this night different from all other nights?" Colloquially, it is used to express utter lack of surprise at a supposed piece of news. It's a way of saying "Tell me something I don't know" or "What else is new?" with a snarky urban Jewish twist.
Late with taxes? Ma nishtana! Girlfriend dumped you because you played video games too much? Ma nishtana! Your junkie friend is in rehab again? Ma nishtana! etc.
ma nishtana by nemojmene January 27, 2012
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a young woman who is fashionable and modern, a real city girl.
she is definitely a nikhita when she she carries a chanel bag.
nikhita by lazlaz956 February 4, 2010
The most graceful,caring, friendly and a bit crazy. Nashita cares about her family and friends a lot
Nashita also means intelligent
Nashita by Nashita August 31, 2018
shes a quiet, shy, but really pretty person. and she has a great personality and shes very laughable.
"wow look at that Nishika, she needs to speak up"
Nishika by hdjdjsmfndmd January 15, 2018
Beautiful, and talented charming person. Awesome company and fun to be around. She lights up a room with smile. Loves her friends and family. Can sometimes lie to keep friendships or to make herself look good.
Nishiya can sing and dance really well.
nishiya by abcedy1101 July 10, 2014

Nishikawa 

Japanese last name; Means “West Lake” in Japanese;
Hiroki Nishikawa, the best boyfriend in the world!!
Nishikawa by Yui jam December 30, 2021