Backpfeifengesicht
dasNouna face in need of a slap; a punchable face
English translations
- 01
face that deserves a slap
- 02
slap-in-the-face face
Word details
- German meaning
- Backpfeifengesicht ist eine abwertende Bezeichnung für ein Gesicht, das man am liebsten ohrfeigen würde.
- English meaning
- A face that makes you want to slap it.
- German example
- Er hatte so ein Backpfeifengesicht, dass ich mich kaum beherrschen konnte.
- English example
- He had such a slappable face that I could hardly control myself.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Backpfeifengesicht
- Plural Form
- die Backpfeifengesichter
Example sentences with “Backpfeifengesicht”
Manche Leute haben ein echtes Backpfeifengesicht. (Some people really have a face that begs for a slap.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the German word Backpfeifengesicht?
Backpfeifengesicht is a compound noun (das) made of 'Backpfeife' (slap/box on the ear) and 'Gesicht' (face). It is a colorful, informal term for someone whose appearance or arrogance makes others want to slap them.