glefsa

Norwegian Nynorsk

Alternative forms

• glefse

Etymology

Inherited from Old Norse glefsa. Probably not related to Swedish glufsa.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /²ɡlɛfsɑ/

Verb

glefsa (present tense glefsar or glefser, past tense glefsa or glefste, past participle glefsa or glefst, present participle glefsande, imperative glefs)

1. to snap (try to seize with one's teeth)
2. to snap (speak abruptly or sharply)

Derived terms

• glefsa i seg

References

• “glefsa” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.