jævel

See also: javel, Javel, and jävel

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

Doublet of djevel. Compare Swedish jävel.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /²jæː.ʋəl/

Noun

jævel m (definite singular jævelen, indefinite plural jævlar, definite plural jævlane)

  1. (strongly vulgar, offensive) motherfucker (used as a generic term of abuse, without any sexual connotations)
  2. (vulgar, colloquial) alternative spelling of djevel

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