graftak
Dutch edit
Etymology edit
Originally from Amsterdam slang. Compound of graf (“grave”) + tak (“branch, twig”).
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
graftak m (plural graftakken, diminutive graftakje n)
- (colloquial, somewhat coarse) bouquet, flower or plant on a grave
- (derogatory) nasty or ugly person (in particular an older one)
- (derogatory) dull, boring person
Synonyms edit
(plants on a grave):