bergant

Catalan

Etymology

From bregar +‎ -ant with metathesis.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): (Central) [bərˈɡan]
• IPA^(key): (Balearic) [bərˈɡant]
• IPA^(key): (Valencia) [beɾˈɣant]

Noun

bergant m (plural bergants)

1. (historical) a member of a bergada (a gang of labourers)
2. youth, boy

   Synonyms: bordegàs, noi, xicot

3. rascal, rogue

   Synonym: brètol

Derived terms

• bergansí

Further reading

• “bergant” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.