English Explanatory Dictionary

chutzpadik

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Showing chutzpah; not showing due respect; impudent; impertinent; brazen.

Pronunciation

/ˈxʊtspədɪk/ /ˈhʊtspədɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-chutzpadik.wav

Word forms

chutzpadik more chutzpadik most chutzpadik chutzpedik khutspedik

Etymology

From Yiddish חוצפּהדיק (khutspedik), from חוצפּה (khutspe, “chutzpah”).

Synonyms

audacious bold get wise bold-faced bold as brass brassy brazen brazen-faced cheeky chutzpadik cocket cute dicacious facey familiar flippant flip forward fresh impious impudent impertinent insolent irreverent malapert pert petulant sassy saucy
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