lästern

German (Berlin)

/ˈlɛstɐn/

verb-weak
Definitions
  • (transitive) to blaspheme against
  • (intransitive) to gossip, usually in a disdainful way; to bitch about; to speak ill of someone behind their back

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German lestern inherited from Old High German lastarōn suffix from German Laster.

Origin

German (Berlin)

Laster

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