kruimeldief

Dutch

Etymology

From kruimel (“crumble”) +‎ dief (“thief”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkrœy̯.məlˌdif/

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• Hyphenation: krui‧mel‧dief

Noun

kruimeldief m (plural kruimeldieven, diminutive kruimeldiefje n, feminine kruimeldievegge)

1. pilferer
2. petty thief
3. cordless portable vacuum cleaner

   Synonym: kruimelzuiger

Coordinate terms

• (cordless portable vacuum cleaner): stofzuiger