chutzpah — extreme self-confidence or audacity; brazen nerve
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: extreme self-confidence or audacity; brazen nerve
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈxʊtspə/
Korean meaning: 극도의 뻔뻔함, 대담함; 무례할 정도의 용기
Korean pronunciation: **후**츠파
Example Sentences
- The intern had the chutzpah to correct the CEO during the board meeting.
- I admired her chutzpah in starting her own business at age 70.
- It takes real chutzpah to return a half-eaten meal and demand a refund.
chutzpah
NOUN//ˈxʊtspə//
extreme self-confidence or audacity; brazen nerve

a person in ripped jeans and a wrinkled t-shirt confidently sits at the fanciest table in the restaurant. They loudly snap their fingers at the formally dressed waiter while putting their dirty sneakers up on the pristine white tablecloth. The waiter's eyes widen in shock as crumbs fall from the customer's shoes onto the expensive table setting. Other well-dressed diners turn to stare with expressions of disbelief and horror. The customer continues to act completely unbothered by the inappropriate behavior, even smiling smugly. extreme self-confidence and brazen nerve in a completely inappropriate situation
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Yiddish, ultimately from Hebrew 'ḥuṣpāh' meaning shameless audacity or impudence. This uniquely Jewish cultural concept describes bold behavior that can be viewed as either admirably brave or inappropriately brazen.
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📝Examples
“The intern had the chutzpah to correct the CEO during the board meeting.”
“I admired her chutzpah in starting her own business at age 70.”
“It takes real chutzpah to return a half-eaten meal and demand a refund.”
“His chutzpah knew no bounds when he asked his ex-girlfriend to plan his wedding.”
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