lyfvlegter

Afrikaans

Etymology

Compound of lyf (“body”) +‎ vleg (“to braid, to twist”) +‎ -er.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈləi̯ˌflɛχ.tər/

Noun

lyfvlegter (plural lyfvlegters)

  1. contortionist
    • 2019 March 28, “V & A met Nico”, in Huisgenoot:
      Die mense is so talentvol: lyfvlegters, messegooiers en goëlaars – mense wat balle op hul koppe balanseer en net ronddans.
      The people are so talented: contortionists, knifethrowers and magicians – people who balance balls on their heads and just dance around.
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