Tom Pugh - tom.pugh@thelocal.com
Published: 23 Oct, 2026 CET. Updated: Fri 23 Oct 2026 09:18 CET
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For years it seemed destined to remain a relic of the early 2000s. Now it’s back on German streets, confusing parents, delighting fashion brands and giving language learners one more unexpected word to master.
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