No. 5,892 in German
bückling
"Bückling" in English refers to a "kippered herring" (a smoked herring).
In a sentence
Der Bückling war äußerst schmackhaft.
The kipper was extremely tasty.
Here, 'Bückling' refers to a smoked herring, a type of fish prepared as food.
Der Diener machte einen tiefen Bückling vor dem König.
The servant made a deep bow before the king.
In this context, 'Bückling' means a deep bow or curtsy to show respect.
Er wurde despektierlich als ein Bückling bezeichnet, der vor höheren Autoritäten kriecht.
He was disparagingly called a sycophant who grovels before higher authorities.
Here, 'Bückling' is used metaphorically to describe a submissive person who overly flatters others.
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