spießig

spießiger · am spießigsten
Adjective
1.

uptight, square, "normie", white-bread

(Think of a soiree of a bunch of conservative upper middle class people.)
Examples
  • Die Gäste auf der Party waren sehr spießig.
  • The guests at the party were very uptight.

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How many meanings does the German word 'spießig' have?

spießig has 1 distinct meaning: 1. uptight, square, "normie", white-bread.

What is the comparative and superlative of 'spießig'?

comparative: spießiger / superlative: am spießigsten

What is 'spießig' related to?

This is a standalone entry with no parent word listed.

Where can I learn more about 'spießig'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.