наха́льство — meaning in English

English meaning

• 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.
• effrontery noun Insolent and shameless audacity.
• impudence noun Bold, disrespectful behaviour or speech that shows no shame.
• insolence noun Rude, disrespectful, or arrogant behavior, especially toward someone owed respect.
• lip noun Either of the two fleshy edges around the mouth.
• sauce noun A liquid or semi-liquid mixture served with food to add flavor or moisture.

Senses

наха́льство is used for these senses in English:

• cheek (figurative, informal, uncountable) Impudence.
• chutzpah (informal) Nearly arrogant courage; utter audacity, effrontery or impudence; supreme self-confidence; exaggerated self-opinion.
• effrontery (uncountable) Insolent and shameless audacity.
• impudence The quality of being impudent, not showing due respect.
• impudence Impudent language, conduct or behavior.
• insolence Contemptible, ill-mannered conduct; insulting: arrogant, bold behaviour or attitude.
• lip (slang, uncountable) Backtalk; verbal impertinence.
• sauce (dated) Cheek; impertinence; backtalk; sass.

cheek — full definition

1. noun The soft, fleshy part on either side of the face, below the eye.
2. noun Bold or disrespectful speech; impudence, especially in a way that's more cheeky than offensive.
3. verb To speak to someone in a bold, disrespectful way.

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