Learn English – Adjective for “a person who really suffers when it is cold”

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I am looking for a word to describe a person who really suffers when it's cold. Let's say, cold is not their cup of tea. And (maybe) with a nuance that they are over-sensitive.

John is so [the word I'm looking for]; It's just 5C and he's wrapped
up in two sweaters and a winter coat!

Best Answer

Nesh. But you might find that few people understand this.

Nesh is an English dialect adjective meaning unusually susceptible to cold weather and there is no synonym for this use. Usage has been recorded in Cheshire, Staffordshire, the East Midlands, Lancashire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Shropshire.

It includes over-sensitivity — my hardy friend calls me this when I moan about the cold.

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