mochel

/ˈmɒtʃəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A mochel is a person who is given a job or position, especially a prestigious one, as a result of their family connections rather than their own merit.

“He was a mochel in the company, having never done the work himself but getting the promotion due to his father’s influence.”

Synonyms

  • crony
  • favourite

Antonyms

  • outsider
  • underdog