Used in a Sentence

putz

How to use putz in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for putz.

Editorial note

But reading that post and the ARC license now, it sure does look like Katz was a putz.

Examples7
Definitions2
Parts of speech1

Quick take

(Yiddish) a fool; an idiot

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of putz gathered in one view.

noun

(Yiddish) a fool; an idiot

noun

obscene terms for penis

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for putz.

noun

(Yiddish) a fool; an idiot

Example sentences

1

But reading that post and the ARC license now, it sure does look like Katz was a putz.

2

You know those signs that say "don't putz around with this system -- serious injury or death could result?

3

Making it easier to putz around on cellphones at school hardly sounds like a educational advance.

4

I don't know that Snowden handled things optimally, but it's not clear that he is a "putz" for not attempting to do it the same way Felt did.

5

Something I just want to putz around with, or does something that I'm hoping to start a company around qualify?

6

After awhile you start to feel like a putz, switch to simple one-liners, and discover to your surprise that it doesn't really affect the response rate by too much.

7

I consider "PhD turns their research into a startup" to be a great approach and completely antithetical to the lean startup model which says you do customer development first, not putz around in your lab for 5 years developing nascent tech.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use putz in a sentence?

But reading that post and the ARC license now, it sure does look like Katz was a putz.

What does putz mean?

(Yiddish) a fool; an idiot

What part of speech is putz?

putz is commonly used as noun.