Schlappschwanz

German

Etymology

From schlapp (“limp”) +‎ Schwanz (“cock, dick, penis”, literally “tail”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʃlapˌʃvant͡s/
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  • Hyphenation: Schlapp‧schwanz

Noun

Schlappschwanz m (strong, genitive Schlappschwanzes, plural Schlappschwänze)

  1. (derogatory, slightly vulgar) a weakling; a quitter; a limpdick
    Synonyms: Feigling, Schwächling, Warmduscher, Weichling

Usage notes

  • The word is much less vulgar than its etymology would imply. It is even sometimes used towards and by children. Nevertheless, one should be prudent with it.

Declension

Declension of Schlappschwanz [masculine, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Schlappschwanz die Schlappschwänze
genitive eines des Schlappschwanzes der Schlappschwänze
dative einem dem Schlappschwanz, Schlappschwanze1 den Schlappschwänzen
accusative einen den Schlappschwanz die Schlappschwänze

1Now rare, see notes.

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