hansworst

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from German Hanswurst.

Attested since 1732.

Pronunciation[edit]

IPA^(key): /ˈɦɑns.ʋɔrst/
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Hyphenation: hans‧worst

Noun[edit]

hansworst m (plural hansworsten, diminutive hansworstje n)

(derogatory) butterfingers, klutz, meathead
(historical) comic theatre persona, similar to a harlequin or clown

Descendants[edit]

Afrikaans: hanswors

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