Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

snicklefritz

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
snick-le-fritz
IPA
30
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A child, especially a mischievous one; especially as a nickname or term of endearment, or exasperation. Alternative letter-case form of Snicklefritz.

American usage

noun

A random strain of marijuana that has low potency.

Slang

name

A nickname or term of endearment for a child or adult.

American usage

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Etymology

From German or Pennsylvania German, related to German Schnickschnack (“chatter”) (see schnacken, *schnicken) + -el + Fritz (a nickname derived from Friedrich), thus probably originally denoting someone chatty or impulsive.

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What does snicklefritz mean?
A child, especially a mischievous one; especially as a nickname or term of endearment, or exasperation. Alternative letter-case form of Snicklefritz.
Where does snicklefritz come from?
From German or Pennsylvania German, related to German Schnickschnack (“chatter”) (see schnacken, *schnicken) + -el + Fritz (a nickname derived from Friedrich), thus probably originally denoting someone chatty or impulsive.

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