burschikos
tomboyish, boyish, casual (in demeanor)
English translations
- 01
boorish, rowdy
- 02
boorish
- 03
rowdy
- 04
tomboyish
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Verhalten oder eine Erscheinung, die männlich-derb und ungezwungen wirkt.
- English meaning
- Butch
- Synonym
- ungezwungen, lässig
- German example
- Ihr burschikoses Auftreten überraschte viele.
- English example
- Her butch demeanor surprised many.
- Comparative
- burschikoserSuperlative: am burschikosesten
Example sentences with “burschikos”
Sie hat eine burschikose Art. (She has a tomboyish manner.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the origin of 'burschikos'?
It derives from 'Bursche', an old-fashioned term for a young man or student. It describes a woman who behaves in a way traditionally associated with young men.