chutzpah

nerve, audacity, the quality of over-stepping boundries with no shame (negative)

guts (positive)

mazel tov

congratulations [lit. "good fortune"]

mensch

"An upright, honorable, a decent person." (Rosten)

meshuga

crazy

schlep

"To carry, lug" (JPS)

To travel from one place to another when one would prefer not to

An annoyingly long journey

shmutz

"Dirt, stain, or filth." (JPS)

shtick

"Overused actions or behavior." (JPS)

Comedy routine.

Performances and silly behavior at weddings, intended to entertain the bride and groom.

Props and decorations used for wedding entertainment.