kneus

Dutch

Etymology

Deverbal of kneuzen (“to hurt, bruise, grind”)

Pronunciation

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Rhymes: -øːs

Noun

kneus m (plural kneuzen, diminutive kneusje n)

A bruise, hurt body part (notably skin) without an open wound
A bruised egg
(figuratively) A violation, infraction
(figuratively) An inferior worker, unproductive winer
(figuratively) Any weakling, softie

Synonyms

(bruise) blauwe plek, kneuzing, kneuswond(e), kwetsuur
(violation) inbreuk, schending
(weakling) zwakkeling m, slapjanus m

Verb

kneus

first-person singular present indicative of kneuzen
imperative of kneuzen

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