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"Hutzpah" (also spelled "chutzpa" or "chutzpah") means extreme self-confidence or audacity, often bordering on arrogance. It's having the nerve to do something that others would find shocking or outrageous. It's more than just confidence; it's a kind of brazen impudence. Think of it as having the audacity to ask for something you definitely don't deserve. It's often admired, even if it's a bit over the top 😲.
"Hutzpah" comes from Yiddish, ultimately derived from Hebrew "ḥuṣpāh" (חֻצְפָּה), meaning impudence, gall, or insolence. It retains its original meaning of extreme boldness. The word gained popularity in English through Jewish American culture. It's a word with a strong cultural association.
Remember in 'The Social Network' when Mark Zuckerberg creates Facebook? He basically steals the idea from the Winklevoss twins and then blows them off. That takes serious hutzpah. He had the audacity to build a billion-dollar company on someone else's idea. It's a perfect example of hutzpah in action 💻.
Now you know what "hutzpah" means! Use it to describe someone's extreme boldness. It's a fun word to use! Keep expanding your vocabulary, and you'll sound super smart. 😎
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