druipeling

Afrikaans

Etymology

From druip +‎ -e- +‎ -ling, probably formed as a purism for English dropout.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdrœi̯.pə.ləŋ/

Noun

druipeling (plural druipelinge)

1. A dropout (one who leaves school without graduating).
2. One who fails an exam or course.