lachatz
Definitions
n. Pressure.
Example Sentences
"Multiple wives does not mean more lachatz (pressure). It means less – the husband can tell each wife that he is with the other wife, and then go back to work unhindered. (old joke, sorry)" (source)
Languages of Origin
- Textual Hebrew
Etymology
לַחַץ
- Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)
- North America
- None
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Alternative Spellings
lakhatz, lakhats, lachats
Notes
Definitions were contributed from Yinglish: A Lexicon of Judeo-English by Aliza Bulow.
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