1. Audacious or impudent boldness; nerve or gall, especially when displayed in a way that is both admirable and shocking.
Usage: informal; from Yiddish; often used with admiration or humor

Examples

• It took real chutzpah for her to walk into the CEO's office and demand a raise.
• He had the chutzpah to show up late to his own job interview.
• The startup founder's chutzpah in challenging the industry giant paid off.
• She admired his chutzpah, even though his plan was risky.
• Only someone with chutzpah would attempt to negotiate with the landlord like that.
• The comedian's chutzpah made the audience both laugh and cringe.