spießig — meaning in English

English meaning

• bourgeois adj Relating to the middle class, often used to criticise conventional, materialistic, or overly comfortable values.
• prissy adj Excessively prim, fussy, or particular about small details.
• square noun A four-sided shape with equal sides and right angles.

Senses

spießig is used for these senses in English:

• bourgeois Of or relating to the middle class (often, pejorative) , and their presumed overly conventional, conservative, and materialistic values.
• prissy Prim and fussy; too precise; overparticular.
• square (slang, derogatory) Socially conventional; boring.

bourgeois — full definition

1. adj Relating to the middle class, often used to criticise conventional, materialistic, or overly comfortable values.
2. noun A member of the middle or property-owning class.

prissy — full definition

1. adj Excessively prim, fussy, or particular about small details.
2. adj Lacking toughness or vigor; overly delicate or effeminate in manner (dated, often used disparagingly).

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