paukkulaakeri

Finnish

noun
Definitions
  • (informal) Any device or setting that causes backfire in the exhaust passage of an internal combustion engine.

Etymology

Compound from Finnish paukku (bang) + Finnish laakeri (bearing, laurel).

Origin

Finnish

laakeri

Gloss

bearing, laurel

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