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German
Etymology
17th century, from Upper German dialects. Weh + leidig.
Pronunciation
Adjective
wehleidig (strong nominative masculine singular wehleidiger, comparative wehleidiger, superlative am wehleidigsten)
- (derogatory) over-sensitive (to pain); sorry for oneself, whining
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