nesthocker

nesthocker
 n.— «Germany: Nesthocker Literally translates as nest squatter. One researcher says the reluctance of so many Germans to go out on their own could be attributed to the fact that they regard their parents as friends.» —“Parlez-Vous Twixter?” by Deirdre Van Dyk Time (U.S.) Jan. 24, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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