abhocken

German (Berlin)

/ˈapˌhɔkən/

verb-weak
Definitions
  • (gymnastics) to squat and then jump off a piece of equipment
  • (skiing) to get into crouch position
  • (Swiss) to dismount (a horse)
  • (Swiss) to sit down

Etymology

Prefix from German hocken (sit, squat).

Origin

German (Berlin)

hocken

Gloss

sit, squat

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