1 : a descendant of Ham represented in Genesis as a mighty hunter and a king of Shinar. 2 not capitalized : hunter. 3 not capitalized, slang : idiot, jerk.

What is a Nimrod in the Bible?

Nimrod, also spelled Nemrod, was a legendary biblical figure, described as “the first on earth to be a mighty man. He was a mighty hunter before the Lord."

Where does the term Nimrod originate?

According to Merriam-Webster, the word's original meaning is "a descendant of Ham represented in Genesis as a mighty hunter and a king of Shinar". In this context, Nimrod is capitalized to denote a biblical figure.