wurst
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/wɜrst/
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/wɜːst/
German sausage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'wurst' originates from German, specifically the word 'Wurst', where the Proto-Germanic root '*wurstaz' meant 'sausage'.
Historical Evolution
'wurst' changed from Middle High German 'wurst' and Old High German 'wurst' and was later borrowed into English as 'wurst'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sausage' in German, and this basic meaning has remained in English; additionally, it acquired a humorous slang sense 'the worst' in modern informal English.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of German sausage; used in English to refer to German-style sausages in general.
I ordered a plate of wurst at the German restaurant.
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Last updated: 2026/01/15 15:18