Hampelmann

== German == === Etymology === From hampeln +‎ Mann. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈhampl̩ˌman/, /ˈhampəlˌman/ === Noun === Hampelmann m (strong, genitive Hampelmannes or Hampelmanns, plural Hampelmänner, feminine Hampelfrau) jumping-jack (toy) (by extension) person who is weak of will and easily influenced: pushover, puppet 1921, Rudolf Steiner, Menschenerkenntnis und Unterrichtsgestaltung, 6th speech (by extension) hyperactive person; spaz jumping-jack (exercise) ==== Declension ==== ==== Descendants ==== → Kashubian: hómpelman === Further reading === “Hampelmann” in Duden online