Standpauke

German

Etymology

stand- 'standing' + Pauke 'scolding, roasting'

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʃtantˌpaʊ̯kə/

Noun

Standpauke f (genitive Standpauke, plural Standpauken)

  1. A harangue, diatribe, tirade, threatening lecture

Declension

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