gey schluffen

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Pronunciations

gey schluffen (gey SHLUHF-ihn) listen

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Definitions

  • interj. Go to sleep!

Example Sentences

  • "Joey, turn off the light already and gey schluffen!"

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Languages of Origin

  • Yiddish

Etymology

  • גיי שלאָפֿן gey shlofn 'go sleep!'

      • Who Uses This

      • Older: Jews who are middle-aged and older
      • Ashkenazim: Jews with Ashkenazi heritage

      Regions

      • North America
      • Great Britain
      • South Africa

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      Alternative Spellings

      gay shluffen, gey shlofn, gay shlufen, gay schluffen, gei shlofen, gey shlofen, gay shlofen, gay shlofn

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