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TIL the German word "backpfeifengesicht," which means "a face in need of a punch" or "a punchable face" (Visual example/definition also included) (media.kbin.social)
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[–] SushiLibre@kbin.sh 15 points 1 year ago (2 children)

@ivanafterall „Arschgeige“ would also be very suitable in this case.

It literally means Ass-Violin

[–] CrankyCritter@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I don't understand this insult but I love it all the same. Thanks for this new weapon in my comeback arsenal.

[–] SushiLibre@kbin.sh 2 points 1 year ago

German is so underappreciated when it comes to insults. But there are some really great ones