chutzpadik

English

Alternative forms

• chutzpedik, khutspedik

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈxʊtspədɪk/, /ˈhʊtspədɪk/

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Adjective

chutzpadik (comparative more chutzpadik, superlative most chutzpadik)

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

Synonyms

• See also Thesaurus:cheeky