makker

Dutch

Etymology 1

Probably from gemaca, equivalent to Anglo-Saxon gemœcca, presumably via an (unattested) Middle Dutch form makke

Noun

makker m (plural makkers, diminutive makkertje)

1. A mate, fellow, colleague, companion, (not very close) friend, ally etc.

Synonyms

• makkerman m, medemakker m
• gezel m
• maat m
• kameraad m
• collega m

Derived terms

• (mates by context) klasmakker m, makkerslemper m, schoolmakker m, speelmakker m, studiemakker m, wapenmakker m
• makkerij
• makkerschap
• makkervreugd(e)

Etymology 2

Adjective

makker

1. comparative form of mak

Etymology 3

Noun

makker ? (^??? please provide the plural!, ^??? please provide the diminutive!)

1. Alternative form of makkel.