Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

chutzpah

Noun

hoo-tz-pah

Definition

Unabashed audacity or boldness, often in a way that is shocking or annoying.

Examples

She had the chutzpah to ask her boss for a raise after just one month on the job.
His chutzpah in demanding a refund after using the product for a year surprised everyone.

Meaning

Chutzpah refers to a type of bravery that can sometimes cross the line into arrogance or shamelessness. It is often used to describe someone who has the guts to do something that others would find outrageous or inappropriate.