name
Meaning 1
A commune of Moselle department, France.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
yutz
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Pronunciation
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/jʌts/
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rhymes with -ʌts
noun
Meaning 2
A foolish, incompetent, awkward, or contemptible person.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, derogatory
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verb
Meaning 3
To waste time.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive, slang
Examples
- I'm not busy, I'm just yutzing around on Wiktionary.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: futz, putter, putz
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From Yiddish, probably from יאָנץ (yonts).
Across languages
Translations
1 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- German: Jeutz — a commune in France