ätschibätschi

German

Alternative forms

• ätschbätsch

Etymology

Extended form of ätsch, which has the same sense, but is less harsh and childish.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɛːt͡ʃiˌbɛːt͡ʃi/

Interjection

ätschibätschi

1. (childish or humorous) Used to taunt someone and express joy over their misfortune, especially if it is the speaker's doing or to their advantage; na-na na-na boo-boo

   Hey, das war mein Platz! − Ätschibätschi! Jetzt nicht mehr!

   Hey, that was my seat! − Na-na na-na boo-boo! Now it's not!