ryggløs

Norwegian Bokmål

Alternative forms

• rygglaus (usually Nynorsk)

Etymology

From rygg +‎ -løs

Adjective

ryggløs (neuter singular ryggløst, definite singular and plural ryggløse)

1. backless (without a back; e.g. a backless dress)

Usage notes

This term also seems to be used when spineless is meant in the figurative sense; a spineless person.