byting

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

From byta +‎ -ing.

Noun

byting m (definite singular bytingen, indefinite plural bytingar, definite plural bytingane)

  1. (folklore) a changeling (a child of the Subterraneans that was secretly exchanged for a human child)
  2. (figuratively) a bad person or child, which creates problems and mischief as if he/she is a real changeling of the Subterraneans
    Din forbanna byting!
    Your fucking son of a bitch!

See also

  • tuss (“Subterranean”)
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