achterklap

Dutch

Etymology

From achter (“behind”) +‎ klappen (“to talk”), literally “talk behind one's back”.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɑx.tərˌklɑp/
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  • Hyphenation: ach‧ter‧klap

Noun

achterklap m (uncountable, diminutive achterklapje n)

  1. (mean-spirited) gossip
    De werksfeer was verziekt door al de achterklap onder het personeel.
    The working environment had been fouled by all the gossipping among the employees.
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