Weichei

German

2/5 · Coarse

What it means

Insult for someone considered timid or lacking resolve.

Literally “soft egg”. Short editorial gloss; not an etymological claim.

Pronunciation Heard as “vai khai”

English spellings approximate sounds and omit some contrasts. Use as retrieval hints, not authoritative pronunciation.

Used as Directed insult
How it's used

Mocks courage; can still be hurtful.

How strong is it? 2/5 · Coarse

Mocks courage; can still be hurtful. Ratings are contextual editorial estimates, not calibrated probabilities.

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