örfil

Swedish

[œ́ːrfíːl]

noun
Definitions
  • A slap over the side of the head (or over the cheek).
  • (figuratively) An insult, a humiliation.
  • (Finland) cinnamon roll

Etymology

Compound from Swedish öra (ear) + Swedish fil (cream).

Origin

Swedish

fil

Gloss

cream

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