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ba'al teshuvah

Hebrew. (Lit. 'Master of Repentance'). A Jew who was raised outside the Orthodox tradition, who subsequently adopted Orthodox Jewish customs.

Often abbreviated BT ('bee tee'), especially when spoken.

Fem. form is ba'alas teshuvah (Ashkenaz) or ba'alat teshuva (Sephard).

Plural is ba'alei teshuva.
When Sam became a ba'al teshuvah, he started to observe the sabbath, and now he eats only kosher food.
by Ploni Almoni Doe December 4, 2010
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Teshaiya

A beautiful young lady who is very smart and kind and loves many people and doesn’t only think about herself she loves her family
Man,Teshaiya loves me so much
by Teshaiya February 14, 2018
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teshir

A crusty lipped short annoying faggot who whipes his ass with a small stripper shirt and is a complete lying piece of shit
Guy:Hey bro your lips look like teshir
Other guy:Amn my bad Carmex don't work for me
by Weenie warrior June 2, 2016
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Teshi

(Pronounced "TESHEE") The act of brushing one's hand accidentally against a friends balls. Derived from the Latin "JohnTesh" which describes a sense of general embarassment, disgust and a sickly feeling of malaise. Similar in structure and meaning to the words "Pesci" or "Heche".
Eric accidentally teshied Murray on the way to the market. They both looked down in shame, while Murray got a boner.
by Hubert J Cumberdale September 7, 2005
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Teshomenda

When you have a mature, but fun conversation that is highly enjoyed.
Man, I love talking Angela. We have teshomendas all the time!
by Mantis Pie October 12, 2010
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Teshomenda

When you have a mature, but fun conversation that is highly enjoyed.
Man, I love talking Angela. We have teshomendas all the time!
by Mantis Pie October 12, 2010
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Teshi

Teshi is a male name originating from Africa and means "cheerful, full of laughter"
He has a deep artistic side usually portrayed through film, music or literature.
Wow that man is so creative, he's such a teshi.
by Thomas Reversa October 7, 2019
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