putz

[ puhts ]

noun

, Slang.

1. fool; jerk.
2. Vulgar. penis.

putz

/ pʌts /

noun

1. slang.
   a despicable or stupid person

Word History and Origins

Origin of putz¹

1900–05; < Yiddish puts literally, ornament, finery, probably noun derivative of putsn to clean, shine; compare early modern German butzen to decorate ( German putzen to clean, brighten)

Word History and Origins

Origin of putz¹

from Yiddish puts ornament