Meaning & use
Cojones
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Courage, boldness, or nerve, especially in a challenging or risky situation.
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It took real cojones to challenge the boss's decision in front of the whole team.
Climbing that cliff face without ropes takes a certain kind of cojones.
A note on using this word
Borrowed from Spanish, where the literal meaning is vulgar slang for testicles; in English it functions as an informal, punchy synonym for courage.
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cowardice
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