yutz en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /jʌts/
Etymology
From Yiddish, probably from יאָנץ (yonts).
Meanings
- (US, derogatory) A foolish, incompetent, awkward, or contemptible person.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| yutzes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Dictionary
Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
yutz en · VERB
Pronunciation
- /jʌts/
Etymology
From Yiddish, probably from יאָנץ (yonts).
Meanings
-
(intransitive, slang) To waste time.
I'm not busy, I'm just yutzing around on Wiktionary.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| yutzing | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| yutzes | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| yutzed | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| yutzed | Tense=Past | lexicographic |