naseweis

German

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈnaːzəˌvaɪ̯s/
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Adjective

naseweis

  1. cheeky and clever

Usage notes

The word suggests endearment when said about a child. Otherwise it may have a more negative tone and tend towards besserwisserisch (“know-all, smart aleck”).

Derived terms
  • Naseweis

Further reading
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