lyfvlegter

Afrikaans

Etymology

Compound of lyf (“body”) +‎ vleg (“to braid, to twist”) +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈləi̯ˌflɛχ.tər/

Noun

lyfvlegter (plural lyfvlegters)

1. contortionist
   • 2019 March 28, “V & A met Nico”, in Huisgenoot:

     Die mense is so talentvol: lyfvlegters, messegooiers en goëlaars – mense wat balle op hul koppe balanseer en net ronddans.

     The people are so talented: contortionists, knifethrowers and magicians – people who balance balls on their heads and just dance around.