Gaffer
derNounonlooker; rubbernecker
English translations
- 01
Kleber, Gaffermann
- 02
Kleber
- 03
Gaffermann
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Person, die bei einem Unfall oder einer anderen Aufregung neugierig zuschaut.
- English meaning
- Onlooker, rubbernecker
- Synonym
- Schaulustiger, Sensationslüstern
- German example
- Die Gaffer behinderten die Rettungsarbeiten.
- English example
- The onlookers hindered the rescue efforts.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Gaffer
- Plural Form
- die Gaffer
Example sentences with “Gaffer”
Die Gaffer behindern die Rettungskräfte. (The onlookers are hindering the rescue workers.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Gaffer' a negative term?
Yes, it is used pejoratively for people who watch accidents or disasters.