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maffer

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Dutch

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmɑ.fər/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɑfər

Etymology 1

From maffen +‎ -er.

Noun

maffer m (plural maffers, diminutive maffertje n)

  1. (literally) sleeper (one who sleeps)
  2. (derogatory, dated) scab (strikebreaker)
    Synonyms: onderkruiper, stakingsbreker

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Adjective

maffer

  1. comparative degree of maf

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