strever

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈstreː.vər/

noun
Definitions
  • One who strives; striver.
  • (uncommon) A person who studies hard or makes a great effort in another way; a try-hard, a nerd.

Etymology

Affix from Dutch, Flemish streven (strive).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

streven

Gloss

strive

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