gauwdief

Dutch

Etymology

gauw (fast) + dief (thief)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɣɑu̯.dif/
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  • Hyphenation: gauw‧dief

Noun

gauwdief m (plural gauwdieven, diminutive gauwdiefje n)

  1. A fast-fingered, crafty thief
  2. (by extension) A clever crook, hustler

Synonyms

Derived terms

  • gauwdieverij
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