caganer

/ kaɡaˈner /

noun

1. a figure of a squatting defecating person, a traditional character in Catalan Christmas crèche scenes

Word History and Origins

Origin of caganer¹

C20: from Catalan cagar shit

Example Sentences

Cusack says that may be related to the Caganer, the figure of a defecating peasant in Catalan Nativity scenes who represents “the world turned upside-down, when at certain times the poor or disenfranchised are celebrated and the lofty brought low,” Cusack explains.

From National Geographic

“The idea is that the feces fertilizes the earth; the caganer embodies civil virtues.”

From National Geographic

“In these four years Trump has been an excellent caganer, I mean excellent in terms of sales,” said caganer artisan Marc Alos, 49, from his workshop in the small Mediterranean town of Toroella de Montgri.

From Reuters

A Catalan company that makes ceramic "Caganer" figurines for nativity scenes has created specialty versions of the two candidates for the White House.

From US News

The miniatures called “Caganer”, depict a person defecating, and traditionally symbolizes fertilization and a source of luck and prosperity in the new year.

From US News