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hutzpah

/hʌts.pɑː/ noun · British & US
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What does hutzpah mean?

noun

Impudent boldness of spirit; unyielding courage; effrontery. A quality of audacity, nerve, or impudence.

Example

"He had the hutzpah to ask the CEO for a raise."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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