Yiddish Words in English
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The word 'chutzpah' is a well-known Yiddish loanword. What does it mean?
About Yiddish Words in English
Give your memory a workout with Yiddish Words in English: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. From chutzpah to schmuck, explore the colorful Yiddish words that have enriched the English language! Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. The word 'chutzpah' is a well-known Yiddish loanword. What does it mean?
Answer: Shameless audacity or nerve
2. Which Yiddish word meaning 'to drag or pull' is used in English to mean carrying something heavy or trudging along?
Answer: Schlep
3. The word 'glitch' is believed to come from the Yiddish 'glitsh.' What does 'glitsh' mean?
Answer: A slippery place or slip
4. Which Yiddish word means 'to chat or talk in a friendly, persuasive way'?
Answer: Schmooze
5. The word 'klutz' comes from Yiddish. What does it mean?
Answer: A clumsy person
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