abseilen

German (Berlin)

/ˈapˌzaɪ̯lən/

verb-weak
Definitions
  • (reflexive) to descend on a rope
  • (transitive) to make s.o. descend on a rope
  • (euphemistic) To defecate, if connected with the male indefinite article ein, in its accusative form einen. "Einen abseilen" reflects the graphic character of German youth language and is nowadays in common use among the teenage population.

Etymology

Affix from German Seil (rope, wire, cable).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Seil

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rope, wire, cable

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縄, 綱

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