hansworst

Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from German Hanswurst.

Attested since 1732.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɦɑns.ʋɔrst/

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• Hyphenation: hans‧worst

Noun

hansworst m (plural hansworsten, diminutive hansworstje n)

1. (derogatory) butterfingers, klutz, meathead
2. (historical) comic theatre persona, similar to a harlequin or clown

Descendants

• Afrikaans: hanswors