Schiss
What it means
Coarse term for fear in the expression Schiss haben.
Literally “act of defecation”. Short editorial gloss; not an etymological claim.
Pronunciation Heard as “shiss”
English spellings approximate sounds and omit some contrasts. Use as retrieval hints, not authoritative pronunciation.
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How it's used
The fear sense is usually intended in conversation.
How strong is it? 2/5 · Coarse
The fear sense is usually intended in conversation. Ratings are contextual editorial estimates, not calibrated probabilities.
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