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Etymology

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From maf (weird, crazy) +‎ ketel (kettle).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈmɑfˌkeː.təl/
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  • Hyphenation: maf‧ke‧tel

Noun

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mafketel m (plural mafketels, diminutive mafketeltje n)

  1. (informal) A weirdo, goofball, nutjob.
    Synonyms: mafkees, mafkikker, mafklapper