What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
hutzpa
Example
I can't believe he had the hutzpa to ask for a raise after just starting his job. [hutzpa: noun]
Example
She showed a lot of hutzpa by standing up to the bully. [hutzpa: noun]
chutzpah
Example
He had the chutzpah to ask his boss for a day off on his first week of work. [chutzpah: noun]
Example
She had the chutzpah to interrupt the speaker during the presentation. [chutzpah: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Chutzpah is more commonly used than hutzpa in English, especially in American English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between hutzpa and chutzpah?
Both words are informal and are typically used in casual conversations or informal writing. However, chutzpah is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
