From references to illicit substances in German rap music, to describing dramatic moments in sports via the action word for loud noises, you might be surprised how many ways this word can be used.
Paul Krantz - paul.krantz@thelocal.com
Updated: Wed 27 May 2026 13:38 CET
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From references to illicit substances in German rap music, to describing dramatic moments in sports via the action word for loud noises, you might be surprised how many ways this word can be used.
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