Mezzie
dieNounslang for a small favor, a trick, or a minor gain
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein unordentlicher oder chaotischer Zustand; umgangssprachlich für Durcheinander.
- English meaning
- A messy or chaotic state; colloquially for a mess.
- Synonym
- Durcheinander, Chaos
- German example
- Das Büro war ein einziges Mezzie nach der Party.
- English example
- The office was a complete mezzie after the party.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Mezzie
- Plural Form
- die Mezzien
Example sentences with “Mezzie”
Das war eine kleine Mezzie, die mir den Tag rettete. (That was a small favor that saved my day.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the etymology of the German slang word 'Mezzie'?
'Mezzie' is colloquial, often used in regional dialects to describe a minor advantage or a 'trick' to get something done. It is not standard high German.