No. 10,821 in German
rüppel
"Rüppel" is a colloquial term meaning "ruffian" or "rowdy person."
In a sentence
Der Junge benahm sich wie ein Rüppel und störte den Unterricht.
The boy behaved like a ruffian and disturbed the class.
Here, 'Rüppel' refers to someone behaving rudely or disrespectfully, used to describe a misbehaving boy.
Sie schimpfte ihren Bruder als Rüppel, weil er ihre Sachen nahm ohne zu fragen.
She called her brother a ruffian because he took her things without asking.
In this sentence, 'Rüppel' conveys someone who lacks manners or consideration, in this case, describing the brother’s action.
Wenn du dich weiterhin wie ein Rüppel verhältst, wird man dich meiden.
If you continue to act like a ruffian, people will avoid you.
Here, 'Rüppel' is used metaphorically to warn someone about their inappropriate social behavior.
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