shviger

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Meaning · English

A mother-in-law.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

As soon as she hears the news, Miriam's shviger Fay goes to visit her daughter-in-law in hospital.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “shviger” mean?

A mother-in-law.

Is “shviger” formal or informal?

shviger is generally slang.