toupet — meaning in English
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English meaning
- audacity noun Shocking boldness or nerve, especially when it disregards normal limits or manners.
- brashness noun The characteristic of being brash.
- cheek noun The soft, fleshy part on either side of the face, below the eye.
- chutzpah noun Bold self-confidence or audacity, especially of a shameless or impressive kind.
- gall noun Bold, brazen nerve; shameless audacity.
- nerve noun A fiber-like bundle in the body that carries signals between the brain and other parts of the body.
- sass noun Bold or disrespectful talk; cheek.
- toupee noun A hairpiece worn by a man to cover a bald spot or thinning hair.
Senses
toupet is used for these senses in English:
- audacity Insolent boldness, especially when imprudent or unconventional.
- brashness The characteristic of being brash.
- cheek (figurative, informal, uncountable) Impudence.
- chutzpah (informal) Nearly arrogant courage; utter audacity, effrontery or impudence; supreme self-confidence; exaggerated self-opinion.
- forelock The part of a horse's (or similar animal's) mane that lies on its forehead.
- gall (uncountable) Impudence or brazenness; temerity; chutzpah.
- nerve Courage; boldness; audacity; gall.
- postiche Any item of false hair worn on the head or face, such as a false beard or wig.
audacity — full definition
- noun Shocking boldness or nerve, especially when it disregards normal limits or manners.
- noun Fearless daring; the willingness to take big risks.