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Schlaumeier

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German

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Etymology

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From schlau +‎ Meier.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʃlaʊ̯ˌmaɪ̯ɐ/
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Noun

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Schlaumeier m (strong, genitive Schlaumeiers, plural Schlaumeier, feminine Schlaumeierin)

  1. (derogatory) smart aleck
    Synonym: Schlauberger
  2. sly fox, cunning person
    Synonym: Fuchs

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