labbekak

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈlɑ.bəˌkɑk/

noun
Definitions
  • (derogatory) A weak, faint-hearted, effete or cowardly man.
  • (derogatory) A gossip, a chatterbox.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish labben (gossip, babble, chat) + Dutch, Flemish nl (diminutive suffix, -y, province, arse)+ Dutch, Flemish -e- (-less, -ly, spawn)+ Dutch, Flemish kak (shit, arrogance, poshness).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

kak

Gloss

shit, arrogance, poshness

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