der Putzfimmel
Translation
cleaning obsession, cleaning mania
Examples
Mein Nachbar hat einen richtigen Putzfimmel.
My neighbour has a real cleaning obsession.
Ihr Putzfimmel geht mir auf die Nerven.
Her obsession with cleaning gets on my nerves.
Grammar Patterns
einen Putzfimmel haben to have a cleaning obsession He has a cleaning obsession.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Putzwahn, Reinlichkeitsfimmel
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Putz' (cleaning) and 'Fimmel' (craze, obsession, fad).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Putz' for cleaning and 'Fimmel' for a fad or obsession. Someone with a 'fever' for cleaning.