Angsthase

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Angst (fear) +‎ Hase (hare). The compound could simply be based on the hare’s flight instinct, but is usually thought to be an alteration of unattested *Angsthose, from Hose (trousers, pants); compare German Bangbüxe, Dutch bangebroek, English fraidy cat or English scaredy pants.

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Noun[edit]

Angsthase m (weak, genitive Angsthasen, plural Angsthasen, feminine Angsthäsin)

  1. coward
    Synonyms: Feigling m; Schisser m, Schisserin f
    He, Angsthase! Traust dich wohl nicht?
    Hey, coward! Don't you dare?

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