snicklefritz

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A child, especially a mischievous one; especially as a nickname or term of endearment, or exasperation. Alternative letter-case form of Snicklefritz.
  2. A random strain of marijuana that has low potency.
name
  1. A nickname or term of endearment for a child or adult.

Pronunciation

En-au-snicklefritz.ogg

Word forms

snicklefritz snicklefritzes schnickelfritz snickelfritz

Etymology

From German or Pennsylvania German, related to German Schnickschnack (“chatter”) (see schnacken, *schnicken) + -el + Fritz (a nickname derived from Friedrich), thus probably originally denoting someone chatty or impulsive.

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