ordknapp

Swedish

adj
Definitions
  • taciturn, silent, shy; frugal in words, not using more words than necessary
  • expressive, eloquent; expressing much meaning with few words

Etymology

Compound from Swedish ord (word) + Swedish knapp (button, scarce).

Origin

Swedish

knapp

Gloss

button, scarce

Concept
Semantic Field

Clothing and grooming

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Emoji

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