spießt

Spießt is a German word that can function as both a verb and a noun. As a verb, it is the third-person singular present indicative form of the verb spießen. Spießen generally means to skewer, to impale, or to spear. This can refer to the literal act of piercing something with a sharp object, such as skewering meat on a spit for cooking or impaling an insect on a pin for display. It can also be used metaphorically, for instance, to describe someone being caught or trapped in a difficult situation, or to express being overwhelmed by something.

As a noun, Spieß can refer to a spit, such as a metal rod used for roasting meat over a fire. It can also denote a spear or a javelin, a long weapon with a pointed head. In a more colloquial or dated sense, Spieß can sometimes refer to a person who is considered stuffy, old-fashioned, or overly conventional, often associated with a certain social class or rigid adherence to rules and traditions. This usage implies a lack of modernity or flexibility. The context in which the word is used is crucial for determining its precise meaning.