German

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Etymology

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19th century, from Popel (pitiable person”, also “proletarian) +‎ -ig.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈpoːpəlɪç/
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Adjective

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popelig (strong nominative masculine singular popeliger, comparative popeliger, superlative am popeligsten)

  1. unimpressive, quotidian
  2. shabby, crummy (of poor quality)

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