vickning

Swedish

Etymology 1

vicka +‎ -ning. Attested since the 1740s.

Noun

vickning c

  1. wiggle, jiggle
Declension
Declension of vickning
nominative genitive
singular indefinite vickning vicknings
definite vickningen vickningens
plural indefinite vickningar vickningars
definite vickningarna vickningarnas

Etymology 2

Unknown. Attested since 1911. Possibly identical with the other etymology.

Noun

vickning c

  1. A late-night snack or light meal (often during or after a party); or the occasion involving it.
    Synonym: nattsexa
    Vi stannade så sent att de bjöd på vickning.
    We stayed so late that they offered us a late-night snack.
    Vill du följa med till Anders på en vickning?
    Do you want to come with us to Anders' for a late-night snack?
Declension
Declension of vickning
nominative genitive
singular indefinite vickning vicknings
definite vickningen vickningens
plural indefinite vickningar vickningars
definite vickningarna vickningarnas

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