Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
Knüller. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
Knüller, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
Knüller in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
Knüller you have here. The definition of the word
Knüller will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
Knüller, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
German
Etymology
20th century. Perhaps from knüllen + -er, where the verb would be used in its obsolete sense “to hit, bump” (compare Schlager), hence probably following dialectal usage or Yiddish קנעלן (kneln). Alternatively it may be a blend of Knaller + Brüller.
Pronunciation
Noun
Knüller m (strong, genitive Knüllers, plural Knüller)
- (informal, often journalism) an exciting article, news story, or piece of information; a sensation, bombshell
- Synonyms: Hammer, Knaller, Sensation
„Das wird ’n Knüller“, rief der Reporter begeistert.- “This’ll be a bombshell,” the reporter cried excitedly.
- (informal) something that is funny, often in an unusual or bizarre way
Der Typ ist echt ’n Knüller!- That bloke is a real oddball!
Das war der Knüller, dass wir uns ausgerechnet in Rio getroffen haben.- That was the funniest thing that we ran into each other in Rio, out of all places.
- (otherwise dated) a blockbuster, hit, highlight, anything exciting
Der Film war der Knüller!- The film was sensational!
Declension
Further reading
- “Knüller” in Duden online
- “Knüller” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache