Klappe

German (Berlin)

/ˈklapə/

noun
Definitions
  • flap, every technical or natural implement that is bound in front of something or a body part of someone or a beast to obstruct leakage or immissions in either direction and is removed under preintended conditions.
  • (rude) gob, mouth
  • (gay slang) cottage, tea room
  • (obsolete) whip, scourge
  • (obsolete) buckbean (Menyanthes trifoliata); also Ziegenklappe (Ziegenklappe) and both as a plurale tantum

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle Low German klappe.

Origin

Middle Low German

klappe

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