Schwitzer
German
editEtymology
editPronunciation
editNoun
editSchwitzer m (strong, genitive Schwitzers, plural Schwitzer, feminine Schwitzerin)
- (obsolete, 1880–1940s) sweater, sweatshirt, jumper (calque of English sweater)
- (historical) sweater, a subcontractor under a sweating system (Schwitzsystem)
- (gaming, slang) somebody who puts too much effort into his virtual success and therefore ignores having fun
- (rare) literally someone who sweats (in any context, such as in bed when bedclothes are discussed)
Declension
editDeclension of Schwitzer [masculine, strong]
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