Yeshivish glossary term
chutzpah
חוצפה
Meaning
- nerve
- audacity
- brazen disrespect
- boldness
Alternate spellings
chutzpa, hutzpah
Usage and context
Usually criticizes shameless or disrespectful behavior, though tone can sometimes make it admiring when someone shows unusual boldness.
- Category
- personality and behavior
- Language origin
- mixed
Example in Yeshivish
It took real chutzpah to demand a refund after using the item.
Plain-English example
It took remarkable nerve to demand a refund after using the item.