אָכַל קֹרְצָה, אכל קורצה

ביטוי (אנגלית)

to inform against / slander

הגדרה (אנגלית)

In figurative language: to inform, to slander. To speak against a person or people. ("Korza" according to Rashi’s commentary on Leviticus 19:16: "from the language of winking, which was customary among gossipers as a way to hint at their intent").

("At that time, Chaldean men came and informed against the Jews." - Daniel 3:8; also: "You shall not go about as a talebearer – do not eat korzin" – Onkelos translation to Leviticus 19:16; also: "Since the rabbis sat and did not protest, it is clear they agreed... he went and ate korza against them in the king's house" – Gittin 55b, the story of Kamtza and Bar Kamtza; also: "There was a golden chair for R. Dovid’l, and engraved on the chair: 'David, King of Israel, lives and endures.' And they ate korza, claiming R. Dovid’l aspired to kingship, that he rebelled against the monarchy... and the matter reached Petersburg..." – I. L. Peretz, The Wandering Melody)