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mazal tov

mazal tov is the alternative spelling of mazel tov.

Meaning of mazel tov

Interjection

  1. Used to express congratulations or good wishes, especially at weddings.
  2. (humorous) Said after a glass has been accidentally broken, in reference to the tradition of breaking a glass as part of a Jewish wedding, after which "mazel tov" is sometimes said.

Questions about mazal tov

What is mazal tov the alternative spelling of?
Mazal tov is the alternative spelling of mazel tov.

Words near mazal tov in the dictionary

  1. Mazahua
  2. Mazahuan
  3. Mazahuas
  4. Mazak
  5. mazal
  6. mazal tov
  7. mazaldik
  8. mazaltov
  9. mazama
  10. mazamas
  11. mazame

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