kaakslag

Dutch (Brabantic)

noun
Definitions
  • (literally) A smack on the jaw, blow in the face
  • (figuratively) A hurtful, gross insult, symbolic abuse in word or deed

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish kaak (jaw, cheek) + Dutch, Flemish slag (hit, stroke, blow, battle, strike, beat, beating, knock).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

slag

Gloss

hit, stroke, blow, battle, strike, beat, beating, knock

Concept
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Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

戦, 闘

Emoji
🎯

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