snicklefritz

plural snicklefritzes · alternative schnickelfritz · alternative snickelfritz

1. PennsylvaniaUSdialectalespeciallyA child, especially a mischievous one; especially as a nickname or term of endearment, or exasperation. Alternative letter-case form of Snicklefritz.

   “But that doesn't mean—” “Besides, you could use a father for little snicklefritz there.”

   2011, Karen Templeton, Marriage, Interrupted, →ISBN

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   "Them snicklefritzes sponge on their mamas and daddies long after they leave the nest." […] "Let's see what that snicklefritz will do when he sees this," he said.

   1972, Harold Keith, The bluejay boarders, →ISBN, pages 102 and 192

   "Hello, snicklefritz," Dr. Nelson said as he let down the crib rail. "That's some shiner you've got there." With slow and gentle movements he proceeded to peer into Danny's eyes.

   1997, Jane Toombs, Nobody's Baby, →ISBN, page 153

2. slangA random strain of marijuana that has low potency.

   We're high on skunk Barcelona snicklefritz and Lucky Strikes, and we speak loud English and laugh a lot.

   2012, G.B. Absher, A Mid-Summer's Daydream, →ISBN, page 230

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   They're probably responsible enough not to combine the two, and I bet Prius owners smoke that Snicklefritz I heard about in Pineapple Express while Tesla owners get that good Afghan Kush people are killing over.

   2013 August 5, Travis Okulski, “Tesla Fans Love Weed More Than Prius Fans Love Weed”, in Jalopnik

   The “snicklefritz,” as Sewell called it, that ends up at the bottom of the bag could be sold as a retro-branded product — something that Sewell thinks could appeal to boomers.

   2014 August 17, “As they work out kinks, pot growers strive to meet demand”, in The Seattle Times

alternative snicklefritz

1. USdialectalA nickname or term of endearment for a child or adult.

   Look after Snicklefritz, there.' I nodded to her as yet flat belly, and waved as we got into the car.

   2015, Jeanne M. Dams, The Gentle Art of Murder, →ISBN

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   After Eva and her Mommie carefully paint cookies, Daddy and his "Snicklefritz" find the perfect little pine tree.

   1972, Der Reggeboge: The Rainbow - Volumes 6-13, page 23

   One grandparent used to call me "Snicklefritz," and another regularly referred to me as a "pistol." Think back and remember the pet names your parents and relatives had for you.

   2000, James R. Lucas, 1001 Ways to Connect with Your Kids, →ISBN, page 47