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TIL the German word "backpfeifengesicht," which means "a face in need of a punch" or "a punchable face" (Visual example/definition also included)
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@ivanafterall „Arschgeige“ would also be very suitable in this case.
It literally means Ass-Violin
It's both! One can indeed be a "Backpfeifengesicht" and an "Arschgeige".
I don't understand this insult but I love it all the same. Thanks for this new weapon in my comeback arsenal.
German is so underappreciated when it comes to insults. But there are some really great ones