Yeshivish glossary term
a bissel
אַ ביסל
Meaning
- a little
- a small amount
Alternate spellings
a bisel, a bissle, a bisl
Usage and context
Used for a small quantity or degree and often sounds informal or affectionate.
- Category
- everyday expression
- Language origin
- Yiddish
Example in Yeshivish
Give me a bissel more time.
Plain-English example
Give me a little more time.