Putz
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pʌts/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Putz is a noun meaning (derogatory) A fool, an idiot.
Meaning
(derogatory) A fool, an idiot.
More Meanings
- (derogatory) A jerk.
- The penis.
- A decoration or ornament in the Nativity tradition, usually placed under a Christmas tree.
- (US, Pennsylvania, intransitive) To go around viewing the putzes in the neighborhood.
- (slang, intransitive) To waste time.
Example Sentences
Stop putzing around.
Everyone in the Moravian settlements goes putzing, visiting others' works of art.
Once all good Moravians in Bethlehem went putzing between Christmas and Twelfth Night to take a look at their friends' cribs.
“The excitement of our friendship made me overlook my vampire powers.” “Hi.” “My foreskin grew back very fast. Now he thinks I'm meshuggener, which means he thinks I'm a little bit of a putz.”
Word Forms
- putzes
- putzing
- putzed
Synonyms for putz
Depending on context, synonyms include schmuck, futz, putter, yutz.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dumbass, moron, booby, knucklehead, fool, dumb-ass.
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