Plautdietsch word of the day: jebiss

Plautdietsch word of the day: jebiss

Pronounced: yi-biss

What is sounds like: a type of natural lip moisturizer

Example: Leina and Hein always enjoyed moments to become "lovey dovey". But Leina was a bit grossed out when Hein would take out his teeth and try to be romantic. This of course provides Hein with the challenge of being gross AND romantic at the same time!

What it really means: false teeth, dentures, "store bought teeth"

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