chutzpadik
/ˈxʊtspədɪk/
chutzpadik adjective: showing chutzpah; not showing due respect; impudent; impertinent; brazen.
Adjective
chutzpadik (comparative more chutzpadik, superlative most chutzpadik)
- Showing chutzpah; not showing due respect; impudent; impertinent; brazen.
- Synonyms:
- audacious, bold, get wise, bold-faced, bold as brass, brassy, malapert, brazen, brazen-faced, cheeky
Synonyms of chutzpadik
Forms of chutzpadik
| comparative | more chutzpadik |
|---|---|
| superlative | most chutzpadik |
| alternative form | chutzpedik |
| alternative form | khutspedik |
Origin of chutzpadik
From Yiddish חוצפּהדיק (khutspedik), from חוצפּה (khutspe, “chutzpah”).
Questions about chutzpadik
- What does chutzpadik mean?
- Chutzpadik means showing chutzpah; not showing due respect; impudent; impertinent; brazen.
- What part of speech is chutzpadik?
- Chutzpadik is an adjective.
- How do you pronounce chutzpadik?
- Chutzpadik is pronounced /ˈxʊtspədɪk/.
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