ryggdunk

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Swedish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

rygg (back) +‎ dunk (thump).

Noun[edit]

ryggdunk c

  1. a slap on the back

Declension[edit]

Declension of ryggdunk 
Singular Plural
Indefinite Definite Indefinite Definite
Nominative ryggdunk ryggdunken ryggdunkar ryggdunkarna
Genitive ryggdunks ryggdunkens ryggdunkars ryggdunkarnas

Noun[edit]

ryggdunk n

  1. backslapping
    Synonym: ryggdunkande

Usage notes[edit]

Often (figuratively) of self-congratulatory behavior within a group of people.

Declension[edit]

Declension of ryggdunk 
Uncountable
Indefinite Definite
Nominative ryggdunk ryggdunket
Genitive ryggdunks ryggdunkets

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