snaak

See also: Snaak

Dutch

Etymology

Possibly from Middle Low German snake (“joker, prankster”), possible etymologically the same as Middle Low German snake (“viper, snake”) (see more at English snake). Possibly related to Dutch snakken (“to talk”).

Pronunciation

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• Rhymes: -aːk

Noun

snaak m (plural snaken, diminutive snaakje n)

1. joker, prankster
2. (jokingly) boy, young man

Derived terms

• snaaks