aza

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Definitions

  • adj. “Being of a particular variety: A KIND OF, A CERTAIN.” (Weiser)

  • art. “Of considerable intensity: SUCH A(N)." (Weiser)

Example Sentences

  • “The Doctor has aza machine to know your blood pressure even over the phone” (Weiser)

  • “He's aza masmid; he even learns on the bus." (Weiser)

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Languages of Origin

  • Yiddish

Etymology

  • אַזאַ aza

      • Who Uses This

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

      Regions

      • North America

      Dictionaries

      • Frumspeak: The First Dictionary of Yeshivish, by Chaim Weiser (Northvale, 1995).

      Alternative Spellings

      azah

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