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halsoverkop

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Dutch

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Etymology

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Univerbation of hals +‎ over +‎ kop.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌɦɑls.oː.vərˈkɔp/
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  • Hyphenation: hals‧over‧kop

Adverb

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halsoverkop

  1. head over heels, somersaulting
  2. head over heels, frantically
  3. (chiefly of love) head over heels, deeply

Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: halsoorkop