noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A bar game where one holds a full stein (“beer mug”) of beer with a straight arm out front for as long as possible without bending, dipping, or, spilling beer. uncountable
2. 2
   A competitive sport developed from the game. uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

masskrugstemmen

Etymology

From stein (“beer mug”) + holding. Calque of German Maßkrugstemmen.

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