קנײַפּער

Yiddish

Etymology

From קנײַפּן (knaypn, “pinch”) +‎ ־ער (-er).

Noun

קנײַפּער • (knayper) m, plural קנײַפּערס (knaypers)

  1. pliers (gripping tool which multiplies the strength of the user's hand)
  2. cockroach
  3. stingy person

Synonyms

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