kruimeldief

Dutch

Etymology

From kruimel (crumb) +‎ dief (thief).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkrœy̯.məlˌdif/
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  • Hyphenation: krui‧mel‧dief

Noun

kruimeldief m (plural kruimeldieven, diminutive kruimeldiefje n, feminine kruimeldievegge)

  1. pilferer
  2. petty thief
  3. cordless portable vacuum cleaner
    Synonym: kruimelzuiger

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