Mauschel

derNoun

to speak in a shady/dishonest way (offensive/archaic)

English translations

01
little mouse
02
mouse

Word details

German meaning: Eine abwertende Bezeichnung für eine Person, der man unlautere Geschäfte oder Intrigen unterstellt.
English meaning: Schemer, conniver
German example: Man sagt, er mauschelt bei den Verhandlungen.
English example: They say he's scheming during the negotiations.
Type: Noun
Article: der
Singular Form: der Mauschel
Plural Form: die Mauschel

mauscheln
To wheel and deal
klüngeln
to collude, to engage in cronyism

Example sentences with “Mauschel”

Sie mauschelten im Hinterzimmer. (They were whispering/conspiring in the back room.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'mauscheln' a polite word?

No, it is highly offensive as it has anti-Semitic roots. Use 'klüngeln' or 'verschwören' instead.