Yiddishisms

Considered a compliment in the pre-feminist era

The expression means don't worry so much about a problem, whatever it is - you've still got your health

A term of endearment

Can refer to the ugliness of objects or people

Literally 'little bird'

As in an acute disturbance

Oy Gevalt is often used as expression meaning "oh how terrible."

Often said in parting but can be spoken with irony to mean go do your own thing

Thinks better of themself then they really are

As in You could use that like a "loch in kop"

Refers to a more chronic disturbance

Usually an extended family

Also means a clever lad or rascal

Usually refers to an older woman