hansworst

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Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from German Hanswurst.

Attested since 1732.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɦɑns.ʋɔrst/
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  • Hyphenation: hans‧worst

Noun

hansworst m (plural hansworsten, diminutive hansworstje n)

  1. (derogatory) butterfingers, klutz, meathead
  2. (historical) comic theatre persona, similar to a harlequin or clown

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: hanswors