Kaff

See also: kaff

German

Etymology

From Romani gāw (“village”), from Sanskrit ग्राम (grāma, “village”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /kaf/
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Noun

Kaff n (genitive Kaffs, plural Käffer or Kaffs or Kaffe)

  1. backwater, Hicksville, bumfuck (a backwards, boring rural town or village)
    Synonyms: Loch, Nest

Usage notes
  • Overall, the most common plural is Käffer, although there is a great deal of variation.
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