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Computerfuzzi n. a computer geek. Also Computerfuzzy. (posted Feb. 17, 2005) [full entry…]
freeter n. a person who takes a series of temporary jobs; a job-hopper, temp worker, or freelancer. (posted Jun. 15, 2004) [full entry…]
leitkultur n. mainstream or guiding culture. (posted Nov. 26, 2004) [full entry…]
Rumtopf n. a dessert of fruit, rum, and sugar. (posted Jun. 9, 2004) [full entry…]
schmutzdecke n. a naturally occurring gelatinous layer of living biological matter on a sand-based water filter, for which it provides additional filtration. (posted Mar. 16, 2007) [full entry…]
sitzprobe n. a first, rough rehearsal of an opera or musical stageplay with singers and musicians, but without acting, scenery, or costumes. (posted Mar. 2, 2005) [full entry…]
Verwaltungsvereinfachungsmassnahmen n. an anti-bureaucratese, anti-bafflegab campaign. (posted May. 9, 2004) [full entry…]
zeitgeber n. a naturally occurring cue, such as light or temperature, which regulates biological rhythms; something which influences or regulates the timing or rhythm of something else. (posted Jun. 6, 2004) [full entry…]

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