English Explanatory Dictionary

putz

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A fool, an idiot.
  2. A jerk.
  3. The penis.
verb
  1. To waste time.
noun
  1. A decoration or ornament in the Nativity tradition, usually placed under a Christmas tree.
verb
  1. To go around viewing the putzes in the neighborhood.
name
  1. A surname from German.

Pronunciation

/pʌts/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-putz.wav /pʊts/

Word forms

putz putzes putzing putzed

Etymology

Borrowed from Yiddish פּאָץ (pots, “penis, fool”); compare similar semantic developments in futz.

Synonyms

schmuck futz putter yutz

Derived words

putzhead putz-head putz head putzy putz around putz round
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