Cojones

/koʊˈhoʊnɛz/ noun (plural)

Spanish slang for courage or bravery, literally referring to testicles; used in English to mean guts or nerve.

From Spanish 'cojones' (literally testicles). Entered English through Spanish-speaking communities and has become part of American English slang.

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