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A mensch is a someone to admire and emulate, someone of noble character. The key to being "a real mensch" is nothing less than character, rectitude, dignity, a sense of what is right, responsible, decorous. (Rosten, Leo. 1968. The Joys of Yiddish. New York: Pocket Books. 237)
"Lou Epstein. I want you to meet a real mensch: Chuck Schwartz."
mensch by Abe Rubenstein April 29, 2007
Also has the Jewish connotation of being a gentleman.
Look at that mensch over there, helping that lady.
mensch by Aimee January 18, 2004

to MENSCH 

TO MENSCH is to make a statement while inaccurately quoting.to make a totally unfounded accusation without fear of libel

named after UK MP louise mensch who refused to repeat a false accusation MISQUOTING piers morgan from his book
whilst hidden behind parliamentary privilege
example. that's a total mensch
your mensching my words and you feel safe in doing so
now your resorting to mensch
to MENSCH by scotinusa July 21, 2011

Menschkeit 

A person having admirable characteristics, such as fortitude and firmness of purpose: "He radiates the kind of fundamental decency that has a name in Yiddish; he's a Mensch (menschkeit)" (James Atlas).

A person who is admired, respected, and trusted because of a sense of ethics, fairness, and nobility.
Menschkeit by VilaMD September 19, 2012
An upstanding, worthy, honorable adult person of either sex. Fr. German and Yiddish for "human being." Cf. Chinese jin, literally "man" but with similar meaning.
Be a mensch! Admit your mistake and make things good.
mensch by Octopod November 8, 2003

Menschenkaka

Something which is produced by a human being (=Menschen). Characterized by its brown to yellow color and it odor, it can often be confused with Hundkaka that is frequently found in nature. It can also be used to define a person, or in food recipes.
Emmalazole : What are you eating?
Mimiran07 : I’m eating a really tasty cake
Emmalazole : What type of cake? Chocolate?
Mimiran07 : Nah, Menschenkaka cake, chekout the recipe!
Menschenkaka by mimiemma May 17, 2021