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What does the Yiddish word faclempt mean?

The Yiddish word "fanklempt" (also sometimes spelled "fanklempted") is a combination of the words "fankle" (meaning "to get tangled up, confused, or embarrassed") and "klempt" (meaning "choked up with emotion, overwhelmed").

Therefore, fanklempt describes a feeling of being overwhelmed with emotion, choked up, and possibly a bit embarrassed or flustered. It often implies a sense of being caught off guard by strong feelings, leading to a loss of composure.

Think of someone trying to give a speech but suddenly becoming choked up with tears and unable to continue - they might be described as feeling "fanklempt".

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