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Etymology

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From an abbreviation of Yiddish בעל־מזל (bal-mazel).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /bəˈmɑ.zəl/
  • Hyphenation: be‧maz‧zel
  • Rhymes: -ɑzəl

Noun

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bemazzel m (plural bemazzels)

  1. (Netherlands, Bargoens) lucky devil (person who is lucky)
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