"doppich" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more doppich [comparative], most doppich [superlative]
Etymology: Originated in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, from Pennsylvania German doppich (“clumsy”), related to German täppisch (“clumsy”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|pdc|doppich||clumsy}} Pennsylvania German doppich (“clumsy”), {{cog|de|täppisch||clumsy}} German täppisch (“clumsy”) Head templates: {{en-adj}} doppich (comparative more doppich, superlative most doppich)
  1. (US, especially Pennsylvania, slang) Clumsy; lacking dexterity; not skilled. Wikipedia link: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Tags: Pennsylvania, US, especially, slang Synonyms: doplicc, doplich
    Sense id: en-doppich-en-adj-hE7sqrmk Categories (other): American English, Pennsylvania English

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