putz- root words — words with the putz- root

The root putz- comes from Yiddish putsn, meaning to clean, decorate (penis, fool). 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including putz. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the putz- root

Explore words with putz- — words containing the putz- root and sharing its sense of "to clean, decorate (penis, fool)". Examples include putz. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does putz- mean?

The putz- root means to clean, decorate (penis, fool), from Yiddish putsn. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.