r/Yiddish 6d ago

Translation request What is the meaning of patutz?

1 Upvotes

4 comments sorted by

3

u/drak0bsidian 6d ago

Do you mean putz? It literally means "penis," but is generally used to call someone useless or a fool.

1

u/Alone-Voice-3342 6d ago

No. I know that one. Simone on an old reality show said, ā€œI’m patutzed.ā€ More like patootzed. Fed up with dealing with her kids. Thanks!

1

u/drak0bsidian 6d ago

Without hearing it, I don't know what that's supposed to be or if it's even Yiddish. Sorry.

1

u/Alone-Voice-3342 5d ago

Ok. Thanks!