chochem

Definitions

1. A wise and learned man
2. A know-it-all.
   ironic

Equivalents

Examples

“In acknowledgment to the wise old bearded scholars who helped make⟳ this book possible . . . Jerry Barnbaum Morrie Korcngold Gert Korengold Raymond B. Young . . . and several minor chochems their feelings shouldn't be hurt⟳ but they didn't help⟳ that much.”

“Undoubtedly, many chachamim and tzaddikim of Jerusalem have⟳ gone unmentioned in this book. The author begs their forgiveness.”

“She is from California, flown halfway across the globe to gather a group of fifteen chochem together on this otherwise perfectly lovely Saturday morning.”

“"Who the fuck you think⟳ you are, chochem, talking to Mr. Lansky like⟳ — " Lansky held up a hand to stop⟳ Mouse.”

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