Chuzpe — meaning in English

English meaning

• audacity noun Shocking boldness or nerve, especially when it disregards normal limits or manners.
• chutzpah noun Bold self-confidence or audacity, especially of a shameless or impressive kind.

Senses

Chuzpe is used for these senses in English:

• audacity Insolent boldness, especially when imprudent or unconventional.
• audacity Fearlessness, intrepidity or daring, especially with confident disregard for personal safety, conventional thought, or other restrictions.
• chutzpah (informal) Nearly arrogant courage; utter audacity, effrontery or impudence; supreme self-confidence; exaggerated self-opinion.

audacity — full definition

1. noun Shocking boldness or nerve, especially when it disregards normal limits or manners.
2. noun Fearless daring; the willingness to take big risks.

Related German words