Rattenschwanz

German (Berlin)

/ˈʁatn̩ˌʃvant͡s/

noun
Definitions
  • (literal) rat tail
  • (colloquial) slew large amount, often of negative consequences
  • rattail hairstyle characterized by a long lock of tail-like hair

Etymology

Affix from German Ratte (rat) + German Schwanz (tail, penis, dick).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Schwanz

Gloss

tail, penis, dick

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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