Meaning of putz in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌpəts/

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1. Noun

   putz

   Etymology

   1960s: Yiddish, literally ‘penis’

   Definitions

   1. (Yiddish) a fool

   Examples

   • « an idiot »
2. 2. obscene terms for penis

Browse dictionary

• putty knife
• puttyroot
• putty
• putting to death
• putz
• put across
• put away
• put back
• put behind bars