German

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Etymology

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From Bombe (bomb) +‎ -n- +‎ Leger (layer).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbɔmbn̩ˌleːɡɐ/
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Noun

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Bombenleger m (strong, genitive Bombenlegers, plural Bombenleger, feminine Bombenlegerin)

  1. bomber; bomb planter (person who secretly sets a bomb and leaves)
  2. (dated, colloquial, derogatory) a member of the far left, (by extension) hippie, freak
    langhaarige Bombenlegerlong haired bombers
  3. (colloquial, ethnic slur) a person of markedly Muslim, particularly Salafi, appearance
    (The addition of quotations indicative of this usage is being sought:)

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