Definitions
n. A suggestion.
n. A tip.
n. An alternative.
n. A chance; opportunity for success.
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Example Sentences
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“I hated to drive with people who offer an eitza every five minutes.” (Weiser)
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“Let me give you an eitza. Don't ask the Menahel for favors until he's had his coffee.” (Weiser)
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“I haven't done my homework. I have no eitza but to cut class.” (Weiser)
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“The only eitza for him is to switch yeshivas and hope they don't check his transcripts too carefully.” (Weiser)
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"We all know that we are supposed to fight our yetzer harah. Unfortunately, however, many of us fall short in this regard. Therefore, here is an eitza." (source)
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Languages of Origin
- Textual Hebrew
- Yiddish
Etymology
Y עצה eytse
- Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)
- North America
- Frumspeak: The First Dictionary of Yeshivish, by Chaim Weiser (Northvale, 1995).
- Yinglish: A Lexicon of Judeo-English by Aliza Bulow
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Alternative Spellings
eitsa, eytza, eytsa, aytza, aytsa
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