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faustdick.

big as (the [approximate] size of) a fist, (approximately) fist-sized

9 characters2 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

adj[ˌfaʊ̯stˈdɪk][ˈfaʊ̯stˌdɪk][ˈfaʊ̯stˈdɪk]
  1. big as (the [approximate] size of) a fist, (approximately) fist-sized

    ein faustdicker Ast, Knüppel, Stein; ein faustdicker Tumor, eine faustdicke Geschwulst
  2. blatant, blunt, downright, outright, plain

    colloquial
    eine faustdicke Beleidigung, Grobheit, Lüge, Schmeichelei
  3. full-blown, huge, massive, significant

    colloquial
    ein faustdicker Skandal; eine faustdicke Sensation, Überraschung
Where this word comes from

A compound of Faust (“fist”) + dick (“big, fat, thick”), the adjective is documented since the 18th century, first as a unit of measurement, later oftentimes figuratively. In the second and third sense Faust is a symbol of rudeness and significance.

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