Dämlack
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German
[edit]Etymology
[edit]19th century, derived from dämlich. The second syllable has been compared to Lackel (“yokel”), but this word is southwestern, whereas Dämlack appears to be of northeastern, especially Berlinian, origin. Therefore a derivation with the Slavic suffix *-akъ is more likely. Said suffix has been productive in various eastern German dialects.
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]Dämlack m (strong, genitive Dämlacks or Dämlackes, plural Dämlacke or Dämlacks)
- (informal, dated) dummy, idiot, knucklehead
Declension
[edit]Declension of Dämlack [masculine, strong]