Meaning of Chelm | Babel Free
/xɛlm/Definitions
A city in Poland, known for the Jewish stories about its (mythical) stupid residents.
Examples
“The fool I am, the fool. A citizen of Chelm, an idiot, one of those characters my grandfather's legends are made of.”
“You are the quintessential Chelmsman, Art -- indeed, you are the prince of the Sages of Chelm.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.