lampantín

Galician

Alternative forms

  • lapantín

Etymology

Attested since circa 1750. Probably from lapar (to lick, lap).[1]

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [lampanˈtiŋ]

Noun

lampantín m (plural lampantíns)

  1. idler
    Synonyms: lacazán, nugallán
  2. careless person
  3. rogue, rascal, scoundrel

References

  1. Joan Coromines, José A. Pascual (1983–1991) “lampar”, in Diccionario crítico etimológico castellano e hispánico (in Spanish), Madrid: Gredos
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