zageman

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of zaag +‎ -e- +‎ man.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈzaː.ɣəˌmɑn/
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  • Hyphenation: za‧ge‧man

Noun

zageman m (plural zagemannen, diminutive zagemannetje n, feminine zaag or zagewijf or zagemie or zagevrouw)

  1. (Belgium, derogatory) A whiner, a man who regularly complains or whinges.
    Synonyms: zagevent, zeurpiet, zaniker
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