laff
bland; insipid; wishy-washy
English translations
- 01
laugh
- 02
giggle
- 03
chuckle
Word details
- German meaning
- Umgs. für lasch, schlaff, ohne Spannung oder Interesse.
- English meaning
- Limp, listless
- Synonym
- schlaff, welk
- German example
- Er war heute sehr laff und hatte keine Lust, etwas zu unternehmen.
- English example
- He was very limp today and didn't feel like doing anything.
- Comparative
- lafferSuperlative: am laffsten
Related words
- Maulaffe
Simpleton, fool
- Fellaffe
Hairy ape
- schlaff
Limp
- Klaffmuschel
Gaping clam
- Weißbüschelaffe
Common marmoset
- Inselaffe
Island monkey (derogatory)
- klaffen
to gape
- Brüllaffe
Howler monkey
- Mantelaffe
Big shot (derogatory)
- auseinanderklaffen
To gape, to be wide open
- blaffen
To bark sharply, loudly, and abruptly, often repeatedly.
- erschlaffen
to slacken, to weaken, to relax
- Verwelkung
The state of wilting, where plants become limp and lifeless, often due to lack of water.
- lasch
Slack
- lax
Lax means negligent, careless, or slack in regard to rules, duties, or standards.
- welken
to wilt
- Ptosis
Ptosis, drooping eyelid.
- sackartig
Sack-like, baggy
- welk
wilted, withered
- labberig
Flabby
Example sentences with “laff”
Die Suppe schmeckt etwas laff. (The soup tastes a bit bland.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'laff' the same as 'langweilig'?
No. 'Langweilig' means boring (in a general sense), while 'laff' specifically refers to a lack of flavor or intensity.