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Schlappschwanz
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German
Etymology
From de schlapp limp Schwanz cock, dick, penis tail.
Pronunciation
de /ˈʃlapˌʃvant͡s/
de De-Schlappschwanz.ogg <<Germany>> (<<Berlin>>)
de Schlapp schwanz
Noun
m,,^e
de pejorative slightly vulgar a weakling; a quitter; a limpdick
de 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
m,,^e
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