waaghals

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of wagen (“to risk, dare”) +‎ hals (“neck”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈʋaːxɦɑls/
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  • Hyphenation: waag‧hals

Noun

waaghals m (plural waaghalzen, diminutive waaghalsje n)

  1. A daredevil.
    Synonyms: durfal, lefgozer
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