n. A strong, stout fellow. n. Big shot, an arrogant person.What is the Yiddish word for balls?
Chutzpah (Yiddish)
balls. It could easily be swapped into the phrase: “I can't believe you had the balls to do that.” It implies audacity, risk, and confidence. But chutzpah can also get you in trouble.
What's an Alta Kaka?
Elderly person, old-timer; "A crotchety, fussy, ineffectual old man" (Rosten).
What does Shonda mean in Yiddish?
Most Yiddish speakers pronounce it as shande or shanda. In Yiddish, shande means a disgrace, a shame, a terrible embarrassment, a scandal. Some Twitter users exploded over Noonan's decision to use the Yiddish word to, of all things, describe the removal of stained-glass windows featuring Confederate leaders.
What does Shep nachas mean?
Notes. Commonly used in the phrase "shep nachas" / "shepp naches" / "schep naches" - to derive pride and joy. From Yiddish שעפּן נחת shepn nakhes (verbal root is שעפּ shep) 'derive pride'.
40 Yiddish words you should know
What is a Shleger in Yiddish?
n. Bully, violent person.
What does Mamish mean in Yiddish?
1. As though true to fact...2. Surely or certainly...3. Actually, genuinely...4.
What does Bubba mean in Yiddish?
In Yiddish, the word Bobe [with a vowel similar to a shortened version of the vowel of caught + beh] means "grandmother" and as a form of address, is often rendered by English speakers as "Bubba" or "Bubbie".
What is a meshuggah in Yiddish?
Meshuga, meshugah, meshuggah, meshugge, etc., means "insane", in particular, "crazy woman" in Yiddish, borrowed from Hebrew.
What does Macher mean in Yiddish?
borrowed from Yiddish makher "influential person, fixer," literally, "maker," going back to Middle High German macher "maker, creator," from machen "to make, do" (going back to Old High German mahhōn) + -er -er entry 2 — more at make entry 1.
What is a Fegulah?
"Fegulah" ( feygele or fagala) is a derogatory Yiddish word for a homosexual male.
What does Drek mean in Yiddish?
Drek – Garbage or substandard junk.
What does Pischer mean in Yiddish?
(ˈpiʃər ) Yiddish. noun [also in roman type]; Slang. 1. a young, inexperienced, presumptuous person.
What does Putz mean in Yiddish?
Noun. Yiddish puts, literally, "finery, show," probably from putsn "to clean, shine"; akin to German putzen "to adorn, clean"
What is little girl in Yiddish?
This page provides all possible translations of the word little girl in the Yiddish language. קליינע מיידלYiddish.
What does Oy vey Schmear mean?
Oy vey (Yiddish: אױ װײ) is a Yiddish phrase expressing dismay or exasperation.
Is Verklempt a real word?
Verklempt (pronounced “fur-klempt”) means overcome with emotion, perhaps even choked or clenched by emotions. Verklempt is a Yiddish loanword.
What does Loch Heim mean?
Aug 3, 2017 L'chaim! This Hebrew word meaning "to life" is oft- heard when toasting health and happiness.
What is a schmiel?
noun. US slang an awkward or unlucky person whose endeavours usually fail.
What is little boy in Yiddish?
boychik (plural boychiks) (chiefly Jewish) Term of endearment for a young boy, or a young man.
What does Zay Gezunt mean?
זײַ געזונט zay gezunt 'be healthy; goodbye' (to multiple addressees, or more formally: זײַט געזונט zayt gezunt)
What does alter Kocker mean?
A senior citizen with a Yiddish accent. In fiction, Yiddish accents are common for old characters, even if their families are of a completely different culture. Alter Kockers are most common in comedies, due to the influence of Jewish comedians.
What does Kvell mean in Yiddish?
Kvell comes from Yiddish kveln, meaning "to be delighted," which, in turn, comes from the Middle High German word quellen, meaning "to well, gush, or swell." Yiddish has been a wellspring of creativity for English, giving us such delightful words as meister ("one who is knowledgeable about something"), maven ("expert") ...
What does Mamash mean in Yiddish?
mamash (not comparable) (Jewish) really, very, truly. (Jewish) precisely, exactly, specifically.
