nagmerrie

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch nachtmerrie, from Middle Dutch nachtmerie.

Pronunciation

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Noun

nagmerrie (plural nagmerries, diminutive nagmerrietjie)

nightmare; a bad or terrifying dream
(figuratively) a bad or terrifying situation

Synonyms

(bad dream): nagvrees

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