Schlappschwanz

From schlapp (“limp”) +‎ Schwanz (“cock, dick, penis”, literally “tail”).

• IPA^(key): /ˈʃlapˌʃvant͡s/

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• Hyphenation: Schlapp‧schwanz

Schlappschwanz m (strong, genitive Schlappschwanzes, plural Schlappschwänze)

1. (derogatory, slightly vulgar) a weakling; a quitter; a limpdick

   Synonyms: Feigling, Schwächling, Warmduscher, Weichling

• 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.

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