witzig

German (Berlin)

/ˈvɪtsɪç/, /ˈvɪtsɪk/

adj
Definitions
  • funny, humorous
  • (archaic) resourceful

Etymology

Compound from German Witz (joke, wit, wit joke) + German ig (-y, -ed, y, -ly)compound from English wit (understanding, know, a clever man, knowledge) + English -y (having the quality of, forming adjectives of lesser degree, diminutive suffix, forming diminutives, forming adjs. of slightly lesser degree, forming affectionate diminutives, forming adjectives).

Origin

English

-y

Gloss

having the quality of, forming adjectives of lesser degree, diminutive suffix, forming diminutives, forming adjs. of slightly lesser degree, forming affectionate diminutives, forming adjectives

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