janusz

See also: Janusz

Polish

Etymology

From the name Janusz.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈja.nuʂ/
  • Audio(file)
  • Rhymes: -anuʂ
  • Syllabification: ja‧nusz

Noun

janusz m pers

  1. (slang, derogatory) lukewarm or pretend football fan
  2. (Internet slang, derogatory) a know-it-all person who is in fact extremely inept; someone doing shoddy work
  3. (Internet slang, derogatory) a cheapskate (compare to cebulak)

Usage notes

Sense #2 describes an Internet stereotype that matches a person suffering from severe Dunning–Kruger effect.

Declension
Declension of janusz
singular plural
nominative janusz janusze
genitive janusza januszy
dative januszowi januszom
accusative janusza januszy
instrumental januszem januszami
locative januszu januszach
vocative januszu janusze

Further reading
  • janusz in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
  • janusz in Polish dictionaries at PWN
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