naches /ˈnʌxɛs
, ˈnɒxəs
/ (also nachas) ▸ noun [mass noun] US English pride or gratification, especially at the achievements of one's children. ▪ congratulations: naches to Miriam on her acceptance into rabbinic school.
– ORIGIN early 20th century: from Yiddish nakhes, from Hebrew naḥaṯ ‘contentment’.