motza

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Definitions

  • n. A large amount of money, a fortune.

Example Sentences

  • "He made a motza at the races."

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Languages of Origin

  • Yiddish

Etymology

  • unknown

      • Who Uses This

      • Jews: Jews of diverse religious backgrounds and organizational involvements
      • Non-Jews: (words that have spread outside of Jewish networks)

      Regions

      • Australia / New Zealand

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      • None

      Alternative Spellings

      motser, motzer, motsa, motzah, motsah

Notes

  • Possibly from Yiddish.

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