German German speaking countries
Expression USED Frequently BY People Over 30
(Hold your ears stiff!) • Used during a goodbye and when you're trying to cheer someone up.
"Tschüss, bis bald, halt die Ohren steif!"
"Bye, see you soon, hold your ears stiff!"
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Expression USED On Occasion BY Young People
(interj.) • Form of saying 'bye', most commonly used in a cheery way when you're having a good day. A combination of "Tschüss" (bye) and the ending "kowski" which is a common Polish ending for a last name.
"Bis morgen! Tschüssikowski!"
"See you tomorrow! Tschüssikowski!"