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milquetoast in German

milquetoast in German is Angsthase, Hasenfuß — milquetoast means weak and timid, with little courage or force.

milquetoast in German

Angsthase
noun
(originally, US, informal, derogatory) A person of meek or timid disposition; a person who lacks character or effectiveness.
Hasenfuß
noun
(originally, US, informal, derogatory) A person of meek or timid disposition; a person who lacks character or effectiveness.

What does "milquetoast" mean?

  1. adj Weak and timid, with little courage or force.
    "I should have listened to my mother when she told me to stay out of journalism because of idiot milquetoast jerk reporters like you!"
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milquetoast in a sentence

  • I should have listened to my mother when she told me to stay out of journalism because of idiot milquetoast jerk reporters like you!
  • Like that well-meaning mom, parents employ Milquetoast speech whenever they whine, complain, plead, entreat, entice, bribe, and explain themselves persuasively.

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What is "milquetoast" in German?
"milquetoast" in German is Angsthase, Hasenfuß. milquetoast means: Weak and timid, with little courage or force.
Are there other ways to say "milquetoast" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "milquetoast": Angsthase, Hasenfuß.
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