Tuse

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Variant of Tussi, itself probably from the name Thusnelda.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

Tuse f (genitive Tuse, plural Tusen)

  1. (rare, colloquial, mildly derogatory) woman, girl, chick, broad (general word for a woman, predominantly below the age of 50)
    Synonyms: Alte, Tante

Usage notes[edit]

  • Not as pejorative as Tussi, Tusse, and usually without the implication of superficiality.

Declension[edit]