jaknikker

Dutch

Etymology

From jaknikken (“to nod in affirmation”) +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈjaːˌknɪkər/
  • Hyphenation: ja‧knik‧ker

Noun

jaknikker m (plural jaknikkers, diminutive jaknikkertje n)

  1. yes man, one who habitually and uncritically agrees with anybody
  2. pumpjack
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