chaptzem

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Pronunciations

chaptem (KHAHP-tem) listen

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Definitions

  • interj. Help! Catch him/her!

Example Sentences

  • "Help! Chaptzem!"

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Languages of Origin

  • Yiddish

Etymology

  • כאַפּטסעם khapsem כאַפּן‎ khapn 'to catch, get' and אים‎ im 'him'

      • Who Uses This

      • Older: Jews who are middle-aged and older

      Regions

      • North America

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      Alternative Spellings

      khaptzem, chaptsem, khaptsem, chaptem, khaptem

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