Backpfeifengesicht
/ˈbakˌp͡faɪfŋ̩gəˌzɪçt/
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- plural
- die Backpfeifengesichter
Meaning
-
a face that seems to invite a slap (humorous insult)
Built from Backpfeife (slap in the face) + Gesicht (face).
Made of
- Backpfeife slap in the face
- Gesicht face
Practice
1 What does Backpfeifengesicht mean?
a face that seems to invite a slap (humorous insult)
2 Fill the gap: Sein selbstgefälliges Grinsen macht ihn zum echten ___.
Full sentence: Sein selbstgefälliges Grinsen macht ihn zum echten Backpfeifengesicht. (His smug grin gives him a real slap-worthy face.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches Backpfeifengesicht?
Backpfeifengesicht: neutral register, academic frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
Usage notes
Humorous, insulting slang. Use only jokingly among close friends, never in formal or professional contexts.
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