Dutch

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Etymology

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From lef (courage) +‎ gozer (guy).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈlɛfˌxoː.zər/
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  • Hyphenation: lef‧go‧zer

Noun

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lefgozer m (plural lefgozers, diminutive lefgozertje n)

  1. (informal, chiefly Netherlands) A man or boy with a lot of chutzpah; a daring or impudent male.
    Hypernyms: durfal, waaghals