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Atze.

a male given name

4 characters2 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

name/ˈat͡sə/
  1. a male given name

    masculine · proper-noun · strong
Where this word comes from

Attested since the end of the 18th century and originally probably from the Netherlands. While most likely a diminutive, it is unknown which given name Atze has developed out of; it likely emerged in different dialects independently. Candidates include Andreas, Artur and Matthias (whence Matze). The similar sounding diminutive Azo developed from Aldelbertus with Azzo being attested since 1259 in the Lake Constance region. Alternatively, a back-formation from atzen.

noun/ˈat͡sə/
  1. big brother

    Berlin · feminine · masculine · rare · regional · slang · weak
  2. mate, buddy, dog

    feminine · masculine · rare · slang · weak
  3. chav

    derogatory · feminine · masculine · rare · slang · sometimes · weak
Where this word comes from

Attested since the end of the 18th century and originally probably from the Netherlands. While most likely a diminutive, it is unknown which given name Atze has developed out of; it likely emerged in different dialects independently. Candidates include Andreas, Artur and Matthias (whence Matze). The similar sounding diminutive Azo developed from Aldelbertus with Azzo being attested since 1259 in the Lake Constance region. Alternatively, a back-formation from atzen.

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