yutz

[ yuhts ]

noun

, Slang.

1. a stupid, unthinking, or socially inept person:

   My biggest fear when driving is some yutz on a bike deciding he is immune to becoming a street pizza.

Word History and Origins

Origin of yutz¹

First recorded in 1980–85; of uncertain origin; perhaps an alteration of putz ( def ); perhaps from American Yiddish yutz “penis, fool”

Example Sentences

They ranged from the commuter town of Achères — on a bend of the River Seine west of Paris that reported fires and destruction that forced the closure its town hall — to Yutz, near France’s eastern borders with Germany and Luxembourg.

From Seattle Times

Videos of the blaze were shared on social networks, hash-tagged Yutz and riots.

From Seattle Times

“What a yutz,” Max says from the floor.

From Literature

I don’t care if you’re a Dummkopf or a yutz.

From Literature

“I mean, Ted Cruz, think about what a yutz this guy is! I don’t care what your political view is: If a guy said that my wife was ugly and my father killed Kennedy, there is no way in the world you could have me come out and say, ‘I’ll defend you.’

From Washington Times