Pfuscher

[ˈp͡fʊʃɐ]

/[ˈp͡fʊʃɐ]/ noun

The verdict

“Pfuscher” is uncommon German (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
8
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Person, die unprofessionell oder schlecht arbeitet

Corpus desk

Index DE-pfuscher · Pfuscher · German

Pfuscher · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 8 letters
  • VOW-2 2 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "P" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for Pfuscher
PropertyValue
HeadwordPfuscher
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈp͡fʊʃɐ]
Letters8
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Pfuscher“ im Deutschen

Pfuschersitzt jenseits der 100.000 häufigsten deutschen Formen, im Schwanz spezialisierten oder seltenen Wortschatzes.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

Pfuscher is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈp͡fʊʃɐ]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

No generated misspelling entries exist for Pfuscher in our index, a straightforward case of a spelling with little room for common typos. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

No documented word history exists for this headword, leaving phoneme-to-grapheme mapping as the best guide to its spelling rather than a borrowing history. The correct German form is Pfuscher, spelled P-F-U-S-C-H-E-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    Person, die unprofessionell oder schlecht arbeitet
  2. 2
    Person, die ohne Bezahlung von Steuern und Sozialabgaben arbeitet

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how Pfuscher appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. „Explodierende Mieten, Schuldenkrise und niedrige Zinsen-nie war es verlockender, sein Vermögen in ein Eigenheim zu investieren. Doch das Projekt kann schnell zum Alptraum werden, wenn man an Pfuscher oder Betrüger gerät.“
  2. „Jeder Pfuscher wäre gut genug dazu gewesen.“

Synonyms

This word in other languages

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Pfuscher"?
"Pfuscher" is spelled P-F-U-S-C-H-E-R. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈp͡fʊʃɐ].
What does "Pfuscher" mean?
As a noun, "Pfuscher" means: Person, die unprofessionell oder schlecht arbeitet
How do you pronounce "Pfuscher"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Pfuscher" is [ˈp͡fʊʃɐ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Pfuscher" come from?
"Pfuscher" is a German word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list