German

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Etymology

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From the obsolete past participle of verschrauben (to (mis-)screw).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /fɛɐ̯ˈʃroːbn̩/
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Adjective

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verschroben (strong nominative masculine singular verschrobener, comparative verschrobener, superlative am verschrobensten)

  1. eccentric, cranky
    Synonyms: absonderlich, abwegig, bizarr, drollig, exzentrisch

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