efterbliven

Swedish

adj
Definitions
  • (derogatory) retarded; with a mental retardation; underdeveloped; dumb
  • (derogatory) backwards; behind current trends

Etymology

Affix from Swedish efter (after) + Swedish bliven (having become).

Origin

Swedish

bliven

Gloss

having become

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