graftak

Dutch

Etymology

Originally from Amsterdam slang. Compound of graf (“grave”) +‎ tak (“branch, twig”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɣrɑf.tɑk/

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• Hyphenation: graf‧tak

Noun

graftak m (plural graftakken, diminutive graftakje n)

1. (colloquial, somewhat coarse) bouquet, flower or plant on a grave
2. (derogatory) nasty or ugly person (in particular an older one)
3. (derogatory) dull, boring person

Synonyms

(plants on a grave):

• grafboeket
• grafstuk

Related terms

• takkewijf