derb
German (Berlin)
/dɛʁp/
adj
Definitions
- rough, coarse, rude
- sturdy, tough
- (lexicography) pertaining to a manner of intercourse that is wittingly aggressive, purposefully unrefined – cocky, cheeky, flippant, brazen
Etymology
Derived from Old Saxon therbi (unleavened) inherited from Proto-Germanic *þerbaz (unleavened, simple) derived from Middle Low German derve (firm, bold) inherited from Middle High German derp (unleavened) inherited from Old High German derb (unleavened).
Origin
Old High German
derb
Gloss
unleavened