syrak

Swedish

Etymology

From Tavringer Romani syrak (“stingy, cheap”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈsyːrak/
  • Rhymes: -yːrak

Adjective

syrak (indeclinable)

  1. (colloquial) angry
    • 1981, Ulla Trenter, Roten till det onda:
      Jag tror att det är medlemmar i nån sån liga som känt till dagens leverans, som blivit syrak och väntat på lastbilen för att ta hand om den här speciella försändelsen.
      I think it's members of some league who knew about today's delivery and got angry and waited for the truck to take care of this special shipment.

Usage notes
  • Only used in predicative position.

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