noun
cojones
kuh-HOH-nays
Cojones (noun) means Courage and boldness; nerve. (Informal, from a word for testicles.). Example: “It took real cojones to stand up to the board like that.”
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Courage and boldness; nerve. (Informal, from a word for testicles.)
"It took real cojones to stand up to the board like that."
How to use cojones
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGuts or nerve — used informally to praise someone's boldness.
When to use it
Informal and slightly crude; avoid in formal writing.
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Spanish cojones, "testicles."
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What is the meaning of cojones?
"cojones" (noun) means courage and boldness; nerve. (Informal, from a word for testicles.).
How do you use cojones in a sentence?
Example: "It took real cojones to stand up to the board like that."
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