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Dutch
Etymology
From knetteren (“to crackle”) + gek (“crazy”). Other words using knetter- as intensifier appear to be formed by analogy with knettergek.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈknɛ.tərˌɣɛk/
- Hyphenation: knet‧ter‧gek
Adjective
knettergek (not comparable)
- (informal) completely insane, stark raving mad
- Synonyms: geschift, gestoord, knotsgek, krankzinnig, knettergestoord
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