vischan

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Swedish

Etymology

From Tavringer Romani vissj, vässj (“forest”), from Romani veś (“forest”), a borrowing from Mazanderani ویشه (višé, “forest”), compare Persian بیشه (biše, “forest”).

Pronunciation

Noun

vischan c (definite)

  1. (colloquial, somewhat derogatory) the boondocks, the backwaters
    ute på vischan
    out in the boonies

Usage notes

  • Only used in the definite form, usually in the construction på vischan.
  • Especially common in Stockholm.

See also

References

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