taxagrønt

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Danish[edit]

Fra toppen: rødt, gult (taxagrønt), grønt.

Etymology[edit]

taxa (“taxi”) +‎ grønt (“green”), the implication being that taxi drivers aren't deterred by amber light.

Pronunciation[edit]

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Noun[edit]

taxagrønt

  1. (humorous) amber light, yellow light (traffic light)
    • 2015, Lene Møller Jørgensen, Et stik i hjertet: Fanny 3, Rosinante & Co, →ISBN:
      ... mens mor ræsede af sted og kørte over for det, hun kalder taxagrønt, ....
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    • 2014, Eva Maria Fredensborg, Min mund er lukket, Politikens Forlag, →ISBN:
      De passerer Rigshospitalet efter at have taget et lyskryds for taxagrønt, ...
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