Definition of "mensch"
mensch
/mɛnt͡ʃ/
noun
plural mensches or menschen
A person (chiefly male) of strength, integrity, and honor or compassion.
Quotations
Olie Kolzig: Goalie for the Washington Capitals who spent most of 16 seasons between the pipes for the team until being released in 2008. Had the longest career of any Capital. Now plays for Tampa Bay. The ultimate mensch, in my book.
2008 December 28, George Solomon, “My Little Red Book”, in The Washington Post, page D01