פּושקע

Yiddish

Etymology

From Polish puszka (“tin container”). Doublet of ביקס (biks).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpʊʃkə/

Noun

פּושקע • (pushke) f

  1. tin can
  2. A charity box which people put money into for tzedakah.
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