terutz
Definitions
n. A solution.
n. An excuse, pretext.
v. ('to give a terutz') To suggest.
n. A reply, response.
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Example Sentences
“I have such a poshute terutz to your kashe that you'll be embarrassed you asked it.” (Weiser)
“I have to come up with a terutz for getting here so late.” (Weiser)
“He gave me a terutz that the yeshiva changed the curfew to improve safety standards.” (Weiser)
"When it comes to Divrei Torah and jokes, people have a strong urge to upend. 'Oh, I heard it better…'. 'I have a better Pshat', or twist your nose as the person gives you a Terutz." (source)
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Languages of Origin
- Aramaic
- Yiddish
Etymology
A תירוץ > Y תּירוץ terets
- Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)
- Older: Jews who are middle-aged and older
- Ashkenazim: Jews with Ashkenazi heritage
- North America
- Yiddish and English: A Century of Yiddish in America, by Sol Steinmetz (Tuscaloosa, 1986).
- Frumspeak: The First Dictionary of Yeshivish, by Chaim Weiser (Northvale, 1995).
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Alternative Spellings
teretz, teruts, terets, teirutz, teiruts, teyrutz, teyruts, tayruts, tayrutz, tairutz, tairuts, teruts
Notes
plural: 'terutzim'
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