naches en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈnɑx.əs/ (US)
- (Southern-England) audio
Etymology
From Yiddish נחת (nakhes), from Hebrew נַחַת (nákhat, “contentment”).
Meanings
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(Jewish, uncountable, usually) A feeling of contentment at another person's successes.
Fun of the nachas variety is most often attributed to the fun you get from your kids and grandkids, and sometimes even your spouse and parents and friends.
2013, Bernard De Koven, A Playful Path, page 200:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nakhes | alternative | lexicographic | |
| nachas | alternative | lexicographic |