I. ˈpu̇ts noun
( -es )
Etymology: Pennsylvania German, from German, decoration, finery, from putzen to adorn, clean
: a decoration built around a representation of the Nativity scene and traditionally placed under a Christmas tree in Pennsylvania Dutch homes : crèche
II. ˈpəts noun
( -es )
Etymology: Yiddish puts , literally, finery, show, probably from putsn to clean, shine; akin to German putzen to adorn, clean
1. slang : penis
2. slang : a stupid, foolish, or ineffectual person : jerk