Verboticism: Peterputz

'I think Uncle Mikey taught our parrot a new word!'

DEFINITION: v. To leave your pet, child or lover in the care of a friend or relative who teaches them a stupid trick or bad habit. n. A stupid trick or bad habit learned from a caregiver.

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Peterputz

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Pronunciation: Peter-Putz

Sentence: All his teachings rubbed off on the kids. It was another case of the "Peterputz", when Jerry came over to baby sit. Jerry was known for instructing the young ones how to swear, spit and play cruel tricks on people.

Etymology: Peter-[from Peterpan, An adult that never grows up.] Putz-[somebody regarded as very unintelligent and unpleasant]

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