Pronunciations

Definitions

• n. A greedy person, one driven by their desires (for food, sex, etc.)
  

Example Sentences

Languages of Origin

• Textual Hebrew
• Yiddish

Etymology

• Heb. בעל תאוה ba'al ta'ava 'master of desire', Yid. בעל־תּאװה baltayve 'greedy person'
  

Who Uses This

• Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)

Regions

• North America

Dictionaries

• None

Alternative Spellings

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