kregelig

Dutch

Etymology

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Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkreːɣələx/

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Adjective

kregelig (comparative kregeliger, superlative kregeligst)

1. irritable

   een kregelig antwoord

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2. ill-tempered

   een kregelige bui

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Synonyms

• (irritable): prikkelbaar, weerbarstig
• (ill-tempered): ontstemd

Related terms

• kregel (dated)
• krikkel (Brabantian)

References

• Van Dale, 11. edition (1984)