Pronunciation: /ˈhʊtspə/

Definitions of chutzpah

noun audacity, nerve, boldness, sheer guts

Example Sentences

A1 She had the chutzpah to ask for a raise on her first day of work.

A2 Despite his lack of experience, he showed chutzpah by applying for the manager position.

B1 The politician's chutzpah in making promises he couldn't keep eventually led to his downfall.

B2 Her chutzpah in negotiating a better deal for the company impressed her colleagues.

C1 The CEO's chutzpah in launching a risky new product paid off in the end.

C2 His chutzpah in challenging the status quo led to significant changes in the industry.

adjective chutzpah can also be used as an adjective to describe someone as having audacious or bold behavior

Example Sentences

A1 She showed a lot of chutzpah by asking her boss for a raise.

A2 The young entrepreneur had the chutzpah to start her own business.

B1 His chutzpah in negotiating the deal impressed everyone in the room.

B2 The politician's chutzpah allowed him to push through controversial legislation.

C1 Her chutzpah in challenging the status quo led to significant changes within the organization.

C2 The artist's chutzpah in experimenting with new techniques earned her critical acclaim.

Examples of chutzpah in a Sentence

formal Her chutzpah in negotiating the deal impressed the entire board.

informal I can't believe the chutzpah she had to ask for a raise after just a month on the job.

slang That guy has some serious chutzpah to try and pick a fight with the bouncer.

figurative His chutzpah in trying to climb Mount Everest without any training is both admirable and reckless.

Grammatical Forms of chutzpah

past tense

chutzpahed

plural

chutzpahs

comparative

more chutzpah

superlative

most chutzpah

present tense

chutzpahs

future tense

will chutzpah

perfect tense

have chutzpahed

continuous tense

is chutzpahing

singular

chutzpah

positive degree

chutzpah

infinitive

to chutzpah

gerund

chutzpahing

participle

chutzpahed

Origin and Evolution of chutzpah

First Known Use: 1867 year
Language of Origin: Yiddish
Story behind the word: The word 'chutzpah' comes from Yiddish, which is a language historically spoken by Ashkenazi Jews.
Evolution of the word: Originally, 'chutzpah' meant shameless audacity or boldness. Over time, the word has come to be used more broadly to describe someone who has a lot of nerve or confidence, sometimes even bordering on arrogance.