Definition

1. Noun:
   • (Vulgar slang) A penis: An obscene and offensive term for the male genital organ.
   • (Informal, from Yiddish) A fool; an idiot: A person regarded as stupid, foolish, or ineffectual.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Vulgar):
  • The crude graffiti included a drawing of a putz.
• Noun (Informal, fool):
  • Don't be such a putz and listen to the instructions.
  • He felt like a real putz for forgetting his own birthday party.

Advanced Usage

• The term is considered highly offensive when used in its anatomical sense. Its use to mean "fool" is informal and can be mildly derogatory, often carrying a connotation of clumsiness or haplessness rather than malice.
• It is frequently used in a self-deprecating manner.
  • I'm such a putz—I locked my keys in the car again.

Variants and Related Words

• Putz around (phrasal verb): To waste time, idle, or engage in aimless activity.
  • He spent the afternoon just putzing around the garage.

Synonyms

• Fool: A person who acts unwisely or imprudently.
• Idiot: A stupid person.
• Jerk (informal): A contemptibly obnoxious person.
• Schmuck (informal, from Yiddish): A foolish or contemptible person.

Important Note

• Due to its obscene primary meaning, this word should be used with extreme caution. It is inappropriate for formal, polite, or professional contexts. The informal sense meaning "fool" is still considered casual and potentially offensive.

Noun

1. obscene terms for penis
2. (Yiddish) a fool; an idiot