shpitzel

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shpitzel (SHPIH-tsl) listen

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Definitions

  • n. A wig-covering kerchief or small triangular headscarf traditionally worn by some married Hasidic women over their wigs for added modesty.

Example Sentences

  • "Imo, most people look good in a shpitzel btw. My shvigger looks 10x better in her shpitzel than her sheitel. So so so regal." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Yiddish

Etymology

  • שפּיצל‎ shpitsl

      • Who Uses This

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

      Regions

      • North America

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      Alternative Spellings

      shpizel, shpitzl, shpizl

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