kneus

Dutch

Pronunciation

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• Rhymes: -øːs

Etymology

Deverbal from kneuzen (“to hurt, bruise, grind”).

Noun

kneus m (plural kneuzen, diminutive kneusje n)

1. A bruise, hurt body part (notably skin) without an open wound

   Synonyms: blauwe plek, kneuzing, kneuswond, kwetsuur

2. A bruised egg
3. (figuratively) A violation, infraction

   Synonyms: inbreuk, schending

4. (derogatory) A twerp, twit, knucklehead

   Synonyms: sukkel, sul

Derived terms

• deugkneus

 

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Verb

kneus

1. inflection of kneuzen:
   1. first-person singular present indicative
   2. imperative