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Re:Did English ever have a formal version of "you"? (2011) by Aaronmacaron on Sunday December 24, 2023 @05:34PM (#38757672)
The word in question is "wichser". The dictionary says it means "motherfucker". In my perception wichser is one of the strongest insults in german.

https://youtu.be/S1ZnpYEsUNs?si=nGr-2MgtBMR16dgl

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Re:Did English ever have a formal version of "you"? (2011) by trelane on Sunday December 24, 2023 @05:41PM (#38757741)
"wichser" is like "wanker." Someone who engages in, shall we say, self-Stimulation. I don't think it's nearly as offensive as other words.
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Re:Did English ever have a formal version of "you"? (2011) by netsharc on Sunday December 24, 2023 @05:44PM (#38757765)
Damn, my memory of the video is totally wrong...
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