kabelknipper
Dutch edit
Etymology 1 edit
From kabel (“cable”) + knipper (“cutter”).
Noun edit
kabelknipper m (plural kabelknippers, diminutive kabelknippertje n)
- a tool used to cut cables; a cable-cutter
- Synonyms: kabelschaar, kabeltang, kabelkniptang
Etymology 2 edit
Equivalent to kabel (“cable”) + knipper (“cutter”). Likely a loan translation of English cord-cutter.
Noun edit
kabelknipper m (plural kabelknippers, diminutive kabelknippertje n, feminine kabelknipster)
- a (male) person who cancels subscription television services such as cable or satellite in favour of online services; a cord-cutter