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What is another word for memel?

4 synonyms found

Pronunciation:

[ mˈɛmə͡l], [ mˈɛmə‍l], [ m_ˈɛ_m_əl]

Synonyms for Memel:

How to use "Memel" in context?

There are a few definitions of "memel" floating around, but they all point to the same thing: a place or person that's particularly offensive or obnoxious. The word likely comes from the Lithuanian word "menu", which means "a fatty piece of meat". So when somebody refers to you as a memel, it can mean that you're a bit of a fatty pig. It's an insult that originated in the Soviet Union, and it's still used today to describe people who are excessively rude or fatuous.

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