halbseiden
التعريفات والمعاني
== German ==
=== Etymology ===
halb + seiden
=== Pronunciation ===
IPA(key): /ˈhalpˌzaɪ̯dn̩/
=== Adjective ===
halbseiden (strong nominative masculine singular halbseidener, not comparable)
(literally, textiles) partially silken
(figurative, derogatory, somewhat dated) doubtful, questionable, iffy, shady, seedy
Synonyms: unseriös, anrüchig, zwielichtig
(obsolete) homosexual
==== Declension ====
=== Further reading ===
“halbseiden” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
“halbseiden” in Duden online
“halbseiden” in Deutsches Wörterbuch von Jacob und Wilhelm Grimm, 16 vols., Leipzig 1854–1961.