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Gaming slang
'Scissors' — a hand-sign apology, like 'my bad'
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
Germany
Formality
Informal.
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Schere means 'Scissors' — a hand-sign apology, like 'my bad'. It is best read as gaming slang associated with Germany.
"Schere" means 'Scissors' — a hand-sign apology, like 'my bad'. In Germany, the nuance may be more specific.
"Sorry, hab dein Getränk umgeschmissen — Schere ✌️"
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
'You get it?' — added to the end of a sentence to make sure the listener follows
All-purpose reply when you don't know what to say — 'wow, okay' / 'that's wild' (often ...
'Bro' / 'dude' — casual address for a friend
A person of honour — someone who did you a real solid
'Treat yourself' / 'go for it'
Clueless, confused, or out of it
From gaming and TikTok; listed in the German Jugendwort 2025 top 10.
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