German

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Etymology

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knallen (to pop) +‎ Folie (wrap). From the popping sound that bubble wrap makes if it is squeezed.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ˈknalˌfoːlɪ̯ə]
  • Hyphenation: Knall‧fo‧lie

Noun

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Knallfolie f (genitive Knallfolie, plural Knallfolien)

  1. (humorous) bubble wrap
    Synonym: Luftpolsterfolie

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