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by jacquesm 858 days ago
I think it goes well beyond honorable, it also means likeable, friendly and easygoing.
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It does not connote those extra attributes. It means someone with integrity and honor, who always does the right thing. A mensch is someone you can count on. It is a very high compliment to give someone. But I've definitely known some disagreeable mensches.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mensch

Jewish, not of German ancestry, but I've had a lot Yiddish spoken around me.

american slang : righteous dude

:)

Username checks out. Your comment really does tie the thread together.