naches

/ˈnɑːxəs/
noun
  1. A feeling of pride and joy, especially from the accomplishments of one's children or family.
    • She felt great naches when her son graduated from medical school.
    • The grandparents beamed with naches as their granddaughter won the spelling bee.
    • He gets so much naches from watching his children succeed in their careers.
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