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Knüller

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(Englisch)

(informal, masculine, often, strong) an exciting article, news story, or piece of information; a sensation, bombshell
(informal, masculine, strong) something that is funny, often in an unusual or bizarre way
(masculine, strong) a blockbuster, hit, highlight, anything exciting

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Ausgesprochen als (IPA)

/ˈknʏlɐ/

20th century. Perhaps from knüllen + -er, where the verb would be used in its obsolete sense “to hit, bump” (compare Schlager), hence probably following dialectal usage or Yiddish קנעלן (kneln). Alternatively it may be a blend of Knaller + Brüller.