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Term: Chutzpah

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: Extreme self-confidence, audacity, or cheekiness.

Sample sentence: Despite his lack of experience, John had the chutzpah to apply for the CEO position.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 2: Brazen nerve, the ability to say or do something shocking with disregard to consequences.

Sample sentence: The politician displayed incredible chutzpah during the debate by accusing his opponent of corruption without any evidence.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Demonstrating audacious or shameless behavior.

Sample sentence: Susan's chutzpah move of cutting in line angered the other customers waiting patiently.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 2: Bold and daring, especially with an element of surprise.

Sample sentence: The magician performed a chutzpah trick that left the audience in awe.