Wessi
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Wessi
C20: from German westdeutsch West German
Example Sentences
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“It’s up there with the best goals I’ve scored,” said Hoolahan, known as “Wessi” among fans of English club Norwich - a play on Lionel Messi’s name because of the 34-year-old Irishman’s trickery with the ball.
From Washington Times
Known as “Wessi” among fans of English club Norwich - a play on Lionel Messi’s name because of Hoolahan’s trickery with the ball - the 34-year-old Ireland midfielder had fans dreaming of redemption at the Stade de France when he scored early in the second half.
From Washington Times
He tries to help it on to Walters, but the Wessi’s touch was unusually awkward.
From The Guardian
He tries to help it on to Walters, but the Wessi’s touch was unusually awkward.
From The Guardian
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