Kackwurst
What does “Kackwurst” mean in English?
It's a coarse term for a turd, often used as a childish insult. Think of it as calling someone a 'shit sausage.'
Literally “shit sausage”
You might hear it thrown around as a direct insult, similar to calling someone a 'dickhead' in English. It's not too harsh, but definitely not polite.
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Related German words
kacken
2/5 · CoarseIt means to crap or take a shit. It's a straightforward term for defecation.
Kacke
2/5 · CoarseIt means crap, often used to describe something of poor quality. The literal translation is excrement, but it's not as harsh as other terms for shit.
Kackstelze
3/5 · VulgarIt's a comedic insult for someone unpleasant, akin to calling someone a 'dick' in English. Literally, it translates to 'shit stilt,' but that doesn't quite capture its playful tone.
Kackfresse
3/5 · VulgarThis is a personal insult that translates to 'shit face,' used to demean someone, often focusing on their appearance or simply expressing contempt.
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