leshoinos

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Definitions

  • n. An expletive, swear word.

Example Sentences

  • “In our yeshiva, even the secular teachers won't allow any leshoinos in the classroom.” (Weiser)

  • "If you are ever in the need of some 'Shtarker Leshoinos' just watch this video and you'll have a whole list to choose from!" (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • לשונות 'tongues, languages'

      • 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

      leshoynos

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