Pissnelke
What does “Pissnelke” mean in English?
It's a coarse insult for someone who's annoying or irritating. The literal translation is 'piss carnation,' but that doesn't really matter here.
Literally “piss carnation”
You'd use it like calling someone a prick or a pain in the arse, aimed directly at the person you're insulting. It's a fixed phrase in German, so it carries a bit more weight than just a random flower reference.
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Related German words
Pisser
3/5 · VulgarIt's an insult for someone you find contemptible or despicable. Although it literally means 'person who urinates,' that meaning is rarely the point when used as an insult.
Pisse
2/5 · CoarseIt means piss, referring to urine in a coarse way. It's a straightforward term for bodily waste.
pissen
2/5 · CoarseIt means to urinate, used in a straightforward way. It's a coarse term for taking a piss.
Affenarsch
3/5 · VulgarIt's a humorous insult aimed at someone's character or behavior, likening them to a monkey's backside. The literal translation is 'monkey arse,' which adds a playful tone to the insult.
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