waaghals

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of wagen (“to risk, dare”) +‎ hals (“neck”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈʋaːxɦɑls/

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• Hyphenation: waag‧hals

Noun

waaghals m (plural waaghalzen, diminutive waaghalsje n)

1. A daredevil.

   Synonyms: durfal, lefgozer