Nesthocker

German (Berlin)

/ˈnɛsthɔkɐ/

noun
Definitions
  • nidicolous bird
  • (figuratively) one who lives with their parents beyond the usual age
  • (figuratively) stay at home

Etymology

Affix from German Nest (nest) + German hocken (sit, squat).

Origin

German (Berlin)

hocken

Gloss

sit, squat

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Kanji

座

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💺 🪑

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