"yutz" meaning in English

See yutz in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /jʌts/ Forms: yutzes [plural]
Rhymes: -ʌts Etymology: From Yiddish, probably from יאָנץ (yonts). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|yi|-}} Yiddish Head templates: {{en-noun}} yutz (plural yutzes)
  1. (US, derogatory) A foolish, incompetent, awkward, or contemptible person. Tags: US, derogatory Categories (topical): People

Inflected forms

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