Dutch

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Etymology

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From hebben (to have) +‎ ding (thing).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɦɛbəˌdɪŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: heb‧be‧ding

Noun

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hebbeding n (plural hebbedingen, diminutive hebbedingetje n)

  1. (obsolete) piece of junk
  2. gadget, gimmick, trinket (desirable but often depreciated commodity)