opknappen

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈɔpˌknɑ.pə(n)/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) to overhaul, to renovate, to refurbish
  • (transitive) to take care of (a job or task)
  • (intransitive) to get better, to recuperate, to cheer up
  • (transitive) to trounce

Etymology

Affix from Dutch, Flemish op (up, on, onto, gone, at) + Dutch, Flemish knap.

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

knap

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