Tölpel
What it means
Insult for a clumsy fool.
Literally “booby bird”. Short editorial gloss; not an etymological claim.
Pronunciation Heard as “tul pel”
English spellings approximate sounds and omit some contrasts. Use as retrieval hints, not authoritative pronunciation.
Used as
How it's used
Often mild or comic.
How strong is it? 1/5 · Mild
Often mild or comic. Ratings are contextual editorial estimates, not calibrated probabilities.
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