putz Synonyms
Another word for putz
• noun (Context 1)
A foolish, stupid, or ineffectual person (informal slang).
"He felt like a complete schmuck after locking his keys inside the running car."
• verb (Context 2)
To engage in idle, aimless, or unproductive activity; to potter or tinker around (often followed by 'around').
"I spent most of Sunday afternoon just putzing around in the garage instead of finishing my report."
• noun (Context 3)
An elaborate miniature nativity scene or decorative village display traditionally constructed under or around a Christmas tree, especially among Pennsylvania Germans and Moravians.
"Every December, the family spent an entire weekend arranging the moss, miniature houses, and carved figurines for their traditional Christmas creche."
Opposites of putz
The opposite of putz shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: