Multilingual bonus: in German "Latte" = colloquial for a hard-on
this post was submitted on 24 Jul 2025
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Hahaha no way.
Is it pronounced the same, with the same etymology and it just got used as a slang for erection?
A "Latte" (uppercase L) is the German word for a slat/bar/narrow plank, usually made from wood (compare "morning wood" - "Morgenlatte").
"latte" is written the same, pronounced the same, but is just Italian for milk.
The first usage is way older than the (availability of) the beverage.
Hahaha, cool, thanks for the explanation. That's awesome
Nailed it.
(I'll see myself out)
You're boned bud.
Hey, at least it's better than mine.
I showed the gal I’m seeing that the painters painting the exterior building of my apartment complex painted over my deck railing. This was her contribution.
Hahaha, I hope you remembered how you did that. Not a bad skill!
Did she get the hint?
This is incredible. Everyone should see it.