jaknikker

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From jaknikken (to nod in affirmation) +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

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  • Audio:(file)
  • IPA(key): /ˈjaːˌknɪkər/
  • Hyphenation: ja‧knik‧ker

Noun

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jaknikker m (plural jaknikkers, diminutive jaknikkertje n)

  1. yes man, one who habitually and uncritically agrees with anybody
  2. pumpjack