slyngel

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Danish

Etymology

Derived from Low German slüngel (literally driven), from Middle Low German slungel, ultimately related to the Old Saxon verb slingan (to twist, wind). Cognate of German Schlingel (obsolete form Schlüngel). Compare origin of slynge and slænge.

Noun

slyngel c (singular definite slynglen or slyngelen, plural indefinite slyngler)

  1. (derogatory) an ill-mannered, dishonest (young) man; a punk.

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Swedish

Etymology

Derived from Middle Low German slungel. Cognate of German Schlingel (obsolete form Schlüngel). Ultimately from Proto-Germanic *slingwaną. Compare origin of slunga and slänga.

Noun

slyngel c

  1. (derogatory) an ill-mannered boy or young man; a punk, a brat

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