pappsüß

cloyingly sweet; sickly sweet

English translations

  1. 01

    very sweet

  2. 02

    sugary

Word details

German meaning
Übermäßig süß, künstlich süß.
English meaning
Cloyingly sweet
Synonym
überzuckert
German example
Der Kuchen war pappsüß und kaum genießbar.
English example
The cake was cloyingly sweet and barely edible.

Example sentences with “pappsüß”

  1. Der Kuchen war leider viel zu pappsüß. (The cake was unfortunately much too sickly sweet.)

Frequently asked questions

What does the prefix 'papp-' mean in 'pappsüß'?

In this compound, 'papp-' is an intensifier derived from 'Pappe' (cardboard), suggesting an overwhelming or sticky sweetness that coats the mouth.