parutz

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Definitions

  • n. A person who does not keep the guidelines of tznius.

Example Sentences

  • "This is not limited to visual images; someone who is exposed to any form of indecent activity, such as chat rooms on the Internet, is considered a parutz." (source)

  • "What if a woman is alone with two men — one of whom is a kasher while the other is known to be a parutz?" (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Yiddish

Who Uses This

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

Regions

  • North America

Dictionaries

  • None

Alternative Spellings

paruts

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