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German
Etymology
From Angst (“fear”) + Hase (“hare”). The compound could simply be based on the hare’s flight instinct, but is usually thought to be an alteration of unattested *Angsthose, from Hose (“trousers, pants”); compare German Bangbüxe, Dutch bangebroek, English scaredy pants.
Pronunciation
Noun
Angsthase m (weak, genitive Angsthasen, plural Angsthasen, feminine Angsthäsin)
- coward
- Synonyms: Feigling m; Schisser m, Schisserin f
He, Angsthase! Traust dich wohl nicht?- Hey, coward! Don't you dare?
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