A Zappelphilipp is a noun used to describe a fidgeter, someone restless who just can’t sit still, and is used particularly with reference to children. (article continues below) See also on The Local:Heinrich Hoffmann’s children’s book ‘Struwwelpeter’ (‘Shockheaded Peter’) of 1845 contains ten stories, each of which holds a moral lesson for children who misbehave. This is his moral lesson, but it is probably one of the tamer punishments that appear in ‘Struwwelpeter’! READ ALSO: German words you need to know: Der SchabernackHere’s the story with English subtitles. Also, although Philipp is typically given as a boy’s name, any child – regardless of gender – can be branded a Zappelphilipp.

Source: The Local October 06, 2021 07:50 UTC