goyishe zach

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Definitions

  • n. A non-Jewish idea, concept, or way of thinking.

Example Sentences

  • "Is there a problem with folding your hands together (fingers of one hand between the fingers of the other hand)? I heard that is a goyishe zach. Is that actual halacha or something like gaaiva ?" (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Yiddish

Etymology

  • גוייִשע זאַך, lit. 'goyish thing'

      • Who Uses This

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

      Regions

      • North America

      Dictionaries

      • None

      Alternative Spellings

      goyishe zakh

Notes

  • Definitions were contributed from Yinglish: A Lexicon of Judeo-English by Aliza Bulow.

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