Word of the Day: Echt.

Adjective
1. Authentic and typical.
Adverb
1. Authentically and typically.

Example Sentences.
1. "Joe was an echt Bostonian, complete with the distinctive accent."
2. "Sara made several echt dishes for the German holiday celebration."
3. "The Polish dance hall was known for echt polka music."

Word Origin.
German, early 20th century

"Echt" describes something authentic, or slangily, not bogus. The word "echt" comes from both the German "echte" and Yiddish "ekht," referring to something authentic.