halfslachtig

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˌɦɑlfˈslɑx.təx/

adj
Definitions
  • without much conviction or effort; halfhearted

Etymology

Affix from Dutch, Flemish half (half, semi-, half-) + Dutch, Flemish slacht (kind - compare m, slaughter, sort)+ Dutch, Flemish nl (diminutive suffix, -y, province, arse)+ Dutch, Flemish geslacht (gender, sex, lineage, genitals), halfslacht.

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

halfslacht

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