gauwdief

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From gauw (fast) +‎ dief (thief).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɣɑu̯.dif/
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  • Hyphenation: gauw‧dief

Noun

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gauwdief m (plural gauwdieven, diminutive gauwdiefje n)

  1. a fast-fingered, crafty thief
  2. (by extension) a clever crook, hustler

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Descendants

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  • Negerhollands: gauwdief, goudif
    • Virgin Islands Creole: goudif (dated)