bemazzel

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From an abbreviation of Yiddish בעל־מזל (bal-mazel).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /bəˈmɑ.zəl/
  • Hyphenation: be‧maz‧zel
  • Rhymes: -ɑzəl

Noun[edit]

bemazzel m (plural bemazzels)

  1. (Netherlands, Bargoens) lucky devil (person who is lucky)

Related terms[edit]