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chutzpadik en · ADJ

Pronunciation

  • (Southern-England) audio
  • /ˈxʊtspədɪk/
  • /ˈhʊtspədɪk/

Etymology

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

Meanings

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

Forms

SpellingFeaturesLabelsSource
chutzpedik alternative lexicographic
most chutzpadik Degree=Sup lexicographic
khutspedik alternative lexicographic
more chutzpadik Degree=Cmp lexicographic

Synonyms

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