Daumenlutscher

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German

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Etymology

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Daumen (thumb) +‎ Lutscher (sucker)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈdaʊ̯mənˌlʊtʃɐ/
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Noun

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Daumenlutscher m (strong, genitive Daumenlutschers, plural Daumenlutscher, feminine Daumenlutscherin)

  1. Someone who habitually sucks their thumb.
  2. (informal, figurative, derogatory) A fearful person; one who avoids conflict; a weakling.
    Synonym: Warmduscher

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