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German
Etymology
From Elch + Test, coined by the German press in 1997 after a Mercedes-Benz had overturned at 60 km/h (less than 40 mph) during the Swedish standard test simulating an evasive maneuver. The obstacle was then identified as an elk as a Swedish stereotype, typically of tabloid humour.
Pronunciation
Noun
Elchtest m (strong, genitive Elchtests, plural Elchtests)
- moose test, elk test
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