This is the 11365th most frequent German word.
speck
"Bacon" or "fat."
Here, 'Speck' refers to 'bacon', a type of cured and smoked pork, commonly used in cooking.
Ich habe Speck zum Frühstück gekocht.
I cooked bacon for breakfast.
In this context, 'Speck' metaphorically represents 'excess' or 'unnecessary elements', showing its figurative application.
Sein künstlerisches Werk hat keinen Speck, es ist sehr präzise.
His artistic work has no fat, it is very precise.
In this example, 'Speck' refers to 'lard' or 'fat', highlighting its use as a food item that hikers carried for sustenance.