yutz

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Pronunciations

yutz (YUHTS) listen

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Definitions

  • n. A stupid jerk.

Example Sentences

  • "That guy is such a yutz."

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Languages of Origin

  • Yiddish

Etymology

  • probably from Yiddish יאָנץ yonts 'fool, numskull'

      • Who Uses This

      • Jews: Jews of diverse religious backgrounds and organizational involvements

      Regions

      • North America

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      Alternative Spellings

      yuts

Notes

  • A combination of a yold (a fool) and a putz, i.e. a foolish putz.

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