Böggel

Central Franconian

Alternative forms

  • Büggel (Kölsch), Bühel (westernmost Ripuarian), Büüdel (northernmost Ripuarian)
  • Bierel (Siegerland), Beidel (other Moselle Franconian)

Etymology

From Old High German būdil, northern variant of būtil, with Ripuarian velarisation.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbøɡəl/

Noun

Böggel m (plural Böggele, diminutive Böggelche)

  1. (most dialects of Ripuarian) pouch; bag; purse; wallet
  2. (same dialects) scrotum
  3. (same dialects) derogatory term for a man