kabelknipper
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Dutch[edit]
Etymology 1[edit]
From kabel (“cable”) + knipper (“cutter”).
Noun[edit]
kabelknipper m (plural kabelknippers, diminutive kabelknippertje n)
- a tool used to cut cables; a cable-cutter
- Synonyms: kabelschaar, kabeltang, kabelkniptang
Etymology 2[edit]
Equivalent to kabel (“cable”) + knipper (“cutter”). Likely a loan translation of English cord-cutter.
Noun[edit]
kabelknipper m (plural kabelknippers, diminutive kabelknippertje n, feminine kabelknipster)
- a (male) person who cancels subscription television services such as cable or satellite in favour of online services; a cord-cutter