wirsch

== German == === Alternative forms === wirrisch (obsolete) === Etymology === Attested since ca. 1600. Precise origin disputed: Back-formation from unwirsch (“gruff, indignant”), in which the prefix un- was seen as superfluous. Secondarily associated with wirr. Derived from wirren (“to be or make confused, agitated”) +‎ -isch. Secondarily associated with unwirsch. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /vɪʁʃ/ === Adjective === wirsch (strong nominative masculine singular wirscher, comparative wirscher, superlative am wirschesten or am wirschsten) (rare or regional) surly, gruff, testy Synonyms: unwirsch, unfreundlich, pampig (rare or regional) impatient, agitated, wild Synonyms: ungeduldig, aufgeregt, wild ==== Declension ==== === References ===