wasbord

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of was (“laundry”) +‎ bord (“board”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʋɑs.bɔrt/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: was‧bord

Noun

wasbord n (plural wasborden, diminutive wasbordje n)

  1. a washboard, to do laundry on
  2. a six pack (pronounced abdominal muscles)

Descendants

  • → Caribbean Hindustani: wássi umá
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