topete — meaning in English
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English meaning
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chutzpah
noun Bold self-confidence or audacity, especially of a shameless or impressive kind.
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quiff
noun A puff or whiff, especially of tobacco smoke.
Senses
topete is used for these senses in English:
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chutzpah
(informal) Nearly arrogant courage; utter audacity, effrontery or impudence; supreme self-confidence; exaggerated self-opinion.
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quiff
(UK) A hairstyle whereby the forelock is brushed and/or gelled upward, often associated with the styles of the 1950s. [from 19th c.]
