naches
/ˈnʌxəs
/(also nachas pronounced same)
noun [mass noun] US
Pride or pleasure, especially at the achievements of one’s children.Praying together with him not only gave him a lot of naches, but it did the same for me....
- Nu, it gives us such nachas to see that this city's true paper of record is finally recognizing Jews' valuable contribution to the city!
- But our nachas isn't going to come from our son doing better than others; it will come from his striving to attain personal milestones as he works hard to fulfill his unique potential.
Origin
Early 20th century: from Yiddish nakhes, from Hebrew naḥaṯ 'contentment'.