שוואַנץ

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Yiddish

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Etymology

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From Middle High German swanz (tail), derived from the verb swanken (to swing, to wobble). The sense “penis” is already attested in late Middle High German. Compare German Schwanz (tail; penis).

Noun

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שוואַנץ (shvantsm, plural שווענץ (shvents), diminutive שווענצל (shventsl)

  1. (vulgar) tail
  2. (vulgar) dick, cock, penis

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