straff

straffer · am straffsten
Based on: stark
Adjective
  1. taut, tense, firm
  2. piss drunk, high
1.

taut, tense, firm

(For a line or fabric being under tension, without wrinkles. Also used for skin)
2.

piss drunk, high

(Colloquial term for being very intoxicated, the inelegant kind.)

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

straff has 2 distinct meanings: 1. taut, tense, firm , 2. piss drunk, high .

What is the comparative and superlative of 'straff'?

comparative: straffer / superlative: am straffsten

What is 'straff' related to?

The word 'straff' is related to stark.

Where can I learn more about 'straff'?

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