ellebogenwerk

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of elleboog (“elbow”) +‎ -en- +‎ werk (“work”). Evoking prodding and pushing people aside with one's elbows as an ungracious way of treating competition. Compare German Ellenbogengesellschaft.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɛ.lə.boː.ɣə(n)ˌʋɛrk/
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  • Hyphenation: el‧le‧bo‧gen‧werk

Noun

ellebogenwerk n (uncountable)

  1. (informal) ruthless competition; fierce, unfriendly rivalry
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