ruppig

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German

Etymology

18th century, from Low and Central German dialects. Deverbal from Middle Low German and northern Middle High German ruppen, roppen, cognate of rupfen (to pluck), which see.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈrʊpɪç/, (standard)
  • IPA(key): /ˈrʊpɪk/ (common form in southern Germany, Austria, and Switzerland)
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  • Hyphenation: rup‧pig

Adjective

ruppig (strong nominative masculine singular ruppiger, comparative ruppiger, superlative am ruppigsten)

  1. (persons, behaviour) rough, gruff, abrasive
  2. (surfaces) rough, uneven, bumpy
  3. (animals, trees) dishevelled, having irregular fur or foliage with bald spots

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