Yeshivish glossary term
badchan
בדחן
Meaning
- traditional wedding entertainer
- rhyming master of ceremonies
Alternate spellings
badkhan
Usage and context
Especially associated with traditional or Hasidic weddings; exact role varies.
- Category
- marriage - wedding
- Language origin
- mixed
Example in Yeshivish
The badchan introduced the honors with rhyming verses.
Plain-English example
The traditional wedding entertainer or master of ceremonies introduced the honors with rhyming verses.