ryggdunk

Swedish

Etymology

rygg (“back”) +‎ dunk (“thump”).

Noun

ryggdunk c

  1. a slap on the back

Declension

Declension of ryggdunk
nominative genitive
singular indefinite ryggdunk ryggdunks
definite ryggdunken ryggdunkens
plural indefinite ryggdunkar ryggdunkars
definite ryggdunkarna ryggdunkarnas

Noun

ryggdunk n

  1. backslapping
    Synonym: ryggdunkande

Usage notes

Often (figuratively) of self-congratulatory behavior within a group of people.

Declension

Declension of ryggdunk
nominative genitive
singular indefinite ryggdunk ryggdunks
definite ryggdunket ryggdunkets
plural indefinite — —
definite — —

References

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