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goyishkeit

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Goyishkeit (noun) means the culture, customs and way of life of people who are not Jewish.

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The culture, customs and way of life of people who are not Jewish.

"“But what makes you think of such things now?” Asked Abbie. “Last week you were cheerful about everything, even the goyishkeit in America. What has happened?”" — Abraham Burstein, The Ghetto Messenger (1928)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

This word was borrowed from Yiddish גױיִשקײַט (goyishkayt).

Rhymes for goyishkeit

deceit albeit conceit forfeit Fahrenheit gesundheit counterfeit

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"goyishkeit" (noun) means the culture, customs and way of life of people who are not Jewish.