Maul

German

2/5 · Coarse

What does “Maul” mean in English?

It's a coarse term for someone's mouth, often used in a derogatory sense. Literally, it translates to 'muzzle.'

Literally “muzzle”

Sounds like “mowl”
Used as Coarse / informal
How it's used

You might hear it in rude commands like 'shut your mouth,' similar to telling someone to 'shut up' in English. It's informal and can be used in a teasing or insulting tone.

How strong is it? 2/5 · Coarse

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