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hutz·pah
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Princeton's WordNet
chutzpa, chutzpah, hutzpahnoun
(Yiddish) unbelievable gall; insolence; audacity
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hutzpah
Chutzpah () is the quality of audacity, for good or for bad. It derives from the Hebrew word ḥuṣpāh (חֻצְפָּה), meaning "insolence", "cheek" or "audacity". Thus the original Yiddish word has a strongly negative connotation but the form which entered English as a Yiddishism in American English has taken on a broader meaning, having been popularized through vernacular use in film, literature, and television. The word is sometimes interpreted—particularly in business parlance—as meaning the amount of courage, mettle or ardor that an individual has.
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hutzpah
Hutzpah is a Yiddish word used to describe someone who is audacious, bold, or has a lot of nerve. It can carry both positive and negative connotations, referring to either brazen confidence or extreme impudence.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of hutzpah in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of hutzpah in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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