Compliment or insultInsult
German
GermanFaulpelz
Meaning: A lazybones — someone who lounges around and avoids any effort, as warm and inert as a fur coat.
Literally: Lazy fur / lazy pelt
Origin: German faul ('lazy') + Pelz ('fur/pelt'); a characterful compound for a champion of idleness.
More German compliments & insults
- Du bist nicht die hellste Kerze auf der Torte You're a little dim — not the smartest in the room.
- Du bist ein Schatz You're a sweetheart.
- Du hast doch einen Vogel You're a bit out of your mind.
- Du gehst mir auf den Keks You're getting on my nerves.
- Schlaumeier A smart aleck or know-it-all.
- Du bist ein Goldstück You're a real gem — priceless, irreplaceable, and deeply appreciated.
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