Schlawiner

German

Etymology

From Slawonier (“Slovene”), Austrian German, early 20th c.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ʃlaˈviːnɐ/
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Noun

Schlawiner m (genitive Schlawiners, plural Schlawiner)

  1. (colloquial) rascal, scamp (playful, impish youngster)
    Synonyms: Spitzbube, Schlingel
  2. (colloquial, sometimes derogatory) clever or cunning person
    Synonyms: Fuchs, Schlitzohr

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