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German
Etymology
From schlapp (“limp”) + Schwanz (“cock, dick, penis”, literally “tail”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈʃlapˌʃvant͡s/
- Hyphenation: Schlapp‧schwanz
Noun
Schlappschwanz m (strong, genitive Schlappschwanzes, plural Schlappschwänze)
- (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
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