kvell
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intransitive verb \ˈkvel\Definition of KVELL
: to be extraordinarily proud : rejoice
Examples of KVELL
- <proud grandparents who kvell over every thing that their precious little darlings do>
Origin of KVELL
Yiddish kveln to be delighted, from Middle High German quellen to well, gush, swell
First Known Use: circa 1952
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