potverdorie

Dutch

Etymology

Likely originating as a lengthening of potver, a minced oath derived from godver; alternatively analogically formed from godverdorie, but potverdorie has been attested somewhat earlier, although this could be due to godverdorie being more taboo.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌpɔt.fərˈdoː.ri/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: pot‧ver‧do‧rie

Interjection

potverdorie

  1. dang, darned [from 1890s]

Derived terms

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