Chutzpah

(Yiddish) A won’t-take-no-for-an-answer attitude of extreme confidence and audacity.

Illustration by Jess Rotter

Universally relatable words from languages around the world — with no direct equivalents.

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Jess Rotter is a Los Angeles–based illustrator and artist. Rotter’s work has frequently featured in the Washington Post. Her clients range from Natalie Portman to Questlove.

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