etepetete
fussy, prissy, prudish
English translations
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Word details
- German meaning
- Umgangssprachlich für: affektiert, übertrieben vornehm oder zimperlich.
- English meaning
- Affected, pretentious
- Synonym
- affektiert, geziert
- German example
- Sie benimmt sich immer so etepetete, das ist unerträglich.
- English example
- She always acts so affected, it's unbearable.
Example sentences with “etepetete”
Sei nicht so etepetete beim Essen! (Don't be so fussy about your food!)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'etepetete' a common German word?
It is a colloquial, slightly humorous word used to describe someone who is overly fastidious or affected.