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Waschlappen

[ˈvaʃˌlapn̩]

noun

LanguageGerman (Germany)

Meaning
  1. flannel, washcloth
  2. pansy, sissy
  3. washcloth
  4. A small piece of cloth used for washing yourself. It can also be used as a slang term for a weak or cowardly person.
Examples

Ich benutze einen feuchten Waschlappen zum Gesichtwaschen.

I use a damp washcloth for washing my face.

Pronunciationˈvaʃˌlapn̩

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteIn casual speech, calling someone a Waschlappen is an insult meaning they are a wimp or sissy.

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Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.