Galician edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

Attested since circa 1750. Probably from lapar (to lick, lap).[1]

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

lampantín m (plural lampantíns)

  1. idler
    Synonyms: lacazán, nugallán
  2. careless person
  3. rogue, rascal, scoundrel

References edit

  1. ^ Joan Coromines, José A. Pascual (1983–1991) “lampar”, in Diccionario crítico etimológico castellano e hispánico (in Spanish), Madrid: Gredos