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chutzpa

/ˈxʊt.spə/

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noun

/ˈxʊt.spə/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, описывающее невероятную наглость, дерзость или самоуверенность, часто используемое в контексте идиша.

A noun describing unbelievable gall, insolence, or audacity, often used in a Yiddish context.

uncountable

  1. Audacity or nerveC1informal

    Extreme self-confidence or boldness, often perceived as arrogance or insolence.

    ruНаглость или дерзость

    • He had the chutzpa to ask for a raise after only a week on the job.
    • She showed incredible chutzpa by interrupting the CEO during the meeting.
    • It takes a lot of chutzpa to criticize the boss in front of everyone.

    Synonymsaudacityboldnessbrazennesscheekeffronterygallimpudencenervepresumptiontemerity

    Antonymsbashfulnesscowardicediffidencemeeknessmodestytimidity

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