spjuver

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Swedish

Etymology

Unknown. One theory connects it to the Swedish dialectal spjuv (standard spov), birds of the genus Numenius (curlews) or Limosa (godwits), based on their behaviour.

Noun

spjuver c

  1. (usually endearing) a cheeky prankster or joker, possibly a bit mischievous
    Din lilla spjuver!
    You little rascal!
    en spjuveraktig komiker
    a cheeky comedian
  2. (archaic) a rogue (scoundrel)

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