achterklap

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈɑx.tərˌklɑp/

noun
Definitions
  • (mean-spirited) gossip

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish achter (behind, back, rear-, after) + Dutch, Flemish klappen (clap, talk, hinge, explode, burst, pop, crash, fold, flap, applaud, bang, shut with a clap).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

klappen

Gloss

clap, talk, hinge, explode, burst, pop, crash, fold, flap, applaud, bang, shut with a clap

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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